About the song
Background on “Dance With the One That Brought You”
- Released in 1993 as the second single from Shania Twain’s debut album, “[Shania Twain]( powinno być Shania Twain)”
- Written by Sam Hogin and Gretchen Peters
- Not a huge commercial success compared to other Shania Twain songs, but still gained recognition
- Music video, directed by actor Sean Penn, features Shania Twain alongside actors Scott Plank and Charles Durning, portraying the couple at a bar across two different time periods
Themes in “Dance With the One That Brought You”
- Commitment and loyalty in a relationship: The song explores the tension between fleeting attractions and the importance of a committed partner
- Temptation vs. reality: The protagonist is tempted by the allure of excitement with others but ultimately acknowledges the value of her existing relationship
- The wisdom of experience: The lyrics reference the protagonist’s mother’s advice about staying with the one who truly loves you
- Long-term love: The music video portrays the couple’s relationship across time, suggesting love’s endurance
- Regret and missed connections: The song hints at the potential regret of neglecting a loyal partner for fleeting excitement
Overall, “Dance With the One That Brought You” is a country song that celebrates the enduring value of commitment and loyalty in a relationship.
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Lyrics
Well, he shines like a penny in a little kid’s handWhen he’s out on a Saturday nightHe’s a real go-getter and the best two-stepper you’ll seeBut when I’m sittin’ alone at a table for two‘Cause he’s already out on the floorI think about somethin’ that my mama used to say to me
You gotta dance with the one that brought youAnd stay with the one that wants youThe one who’s gonna love you when all of the others go homeDon’t let the green grass fool youDon’t let the moon get to youDance with the one that brought you and you can’t go wrong
He’s got his old best buddies and his new best friendsAnd all the girls give him the eyeHe’s a good time Charlie and the life of the party tonightBut when I think about another well I don’t think twice‘Cause there’ll never be another like himI know he really loves me and I think maybe mama was right
You got to dance with the one that brought youAnd stay with the one that wants youThe one who’s gonna love you when all of the others go homeDon’t let the green grass fool youDon’t let the moon get to youDance with the one that brought you and you can’t go wrong
You’ve got to dance with the one that brought youAnd you can’t go wrong