Released: 2024
“Dancing and Crying” by Kiesza is more than just a catchy pop tune – it’s a journey of self-discovery, a celebration of the human spirit, and a deep dive into the complexities of emotions. The song is all about letting go of inhibitions, embracing the unknown, and expressing oneself through dance and tears.
In the initial verses, Kiesza alludes to the notions of magic and heaven, which probably represent the exhilarating feeling of truly living, of moving beyond the ordinary. Phrases like “you just have to go where nobody can go” suggest stepping outside your comfort zone and exploring uncharted territories of emotions and experiences.
When Kiesza sings “You can talk with your body, You can dance with your soul.” it’s pretty clear she’s encouraging self-expression, telling us that it’s okay to express our deepest emotions, even if that means breaking down in tears – hence “dancing and crying“. There’s this strong message that there’s a kind of freedom that comes from letting your true feelings flow.
The lyrics “sometimes you just have to go where nobody can go, lose yourself, lose control” hammer home the point about stepping into the unknown, embracing whatever comes, and just rolling with it. The verse “Hearts are colliding, are we living or are we dying?” can be seen as a reflection on how we define life – is it merely existing or experiencing the full range of human emotions?
This pop number by Kiesza is a grand anthem for living life to its fullest, embracing the roller coaster of emotions, and expressing them unapologetically. After all, in the end, we’re all just dancing and crying.
