Dancing In The Dark Lyrics in English Juanes

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Dancing In The Dark by Juanes from Spanish to English.
I wake up in the night
Broken with nothing to say
And then in the morning
I feel the same, I can't go on
I'm so tired
So tired and sick of myself
By my side, I need something more from you
The fire won't light
The fire won't light without will
Leave the mystery
And let's dance here in the dark
Always the same signs
The radio plays in my room
I look at myself in the mirror
I want to change my name, my heart
I'm going nowhere
I'm living in misery here
I just want to find you
So that I can revive
The fire won't light
The fire won't light without will
Leave your ego
And let's dance here in the dark
Time never forgives
It seems like a joke, you can't run
The world is crumbling
And I keep following you
The noise of the streets
Repeats your name nonstop
They say that love takes away hunger
What are you waiting for if you're about to react?
I still can't find myself
Writing this book that has no end
I need to look for you
Give me a look that makes me feel
The fire won't light
If there's no willpower
Not even a goodbye
And let's dance here in the dark
The fire won't light
Worried and without clarity
Forget the ego
And let's dance here in the dark
And let's dance here in the dark
And let's dance in the dark
Hey, hey
And let's dance here in the dark
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SONG MEANING

Juanes, the Colombian rock-pop icon, turns a restless night into a life lesson in “Dancing In The Dark.” The lyrics paint the picture of someone exhausted by routine, staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, and feeling their identity crumble in the mirror. Yet, instead of surrendering to the gloom, the singer invites us to light an inner fire, drop the ego, and move our bodies even when the room is pitch-black. Dancing becomes a rebellion against emptiness, a way to spark change when words and plans fall short.

Far from a simple party anthem, the song is a motivational pep talk disguised as a beat-driven groove. Juanes reminds us that time never forgives, the world keeps spinning, and we might lose ourselves along the way, but a shared moment of music can reconnect us. When the chorus urges “bailemos aquí en la oscuridad,” it is a call to push past fear, embrace vulnerability, and find hope together in the shadows. Turn up the volume, shake off the doubt, and discover that sometimes you have to dance before the light returns.

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