Dance, they said 
Life is only for the moment 
The light is brief, 
Dont waste it. 
The taste is sweet so taste it. 
So I said I understand, 
Im dancing as fast as I can. 

Maybe were just shooting stars 
Needing something to hold on to, 
But each thing we touch seems to vanish, 
Like candles and friends 
They burn at both ends. 

Dance, they said 
Life is only for the moment 
The light is brief, 
Dont waste it. 
The taste is sweet so taste it. 
So I said I understand, 
Im dancing as fast as I can. 

He said Ill see you around, 
And as I brushed my hair 
I winked and said, you might. 
Cause I know by now how its done, 
After all the mornings after 
And all the nights. 

Dance, they said 
Life is only for the moment 
The light is brief, 
Dont waste it. 
The taste is sweet so taste it. 
So I said I understand, 
Im dancing as fast as I can.