Heads We're Dancing
Kate Bush · This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]
It was '39, before the music started,
When you walked up to me and you said,
"Hey, heads we dance."
Well, I didn't know who you were
Until I saw the morning paper:
There was a picture of you
A picture of you 'cross the front page.
It looked just like you, just like you in every way.
But it couldn't be true.
It couldn't be true.
You stepped out of a stranger.
They say that the Devil is a charming man.
And just like you I bet he can dance.
And he's coming up behind in his long
Tailed black coat dance,
All tails in the air.
But the penny landed with its head dancing.
A picture of you, a picture of you in uniform,
Standing with your head held high,
Hot down to the floor.
But it couldn't be you.
It couldn't be you.
It's a picture of Hitler.
He go "Do-do-do-do-do"
He go "Do-do-do-do-do"
He go "Do-do-do-do-do--
Do you want to dance?"
Well, I couldn't see what was to be,
So I just stood there laughing.
A picture of you, a picture of you in uniform,
Standing with your head held high,
Hot down to the floor.
But it couldn't be you.
It couldn't be you.
It's a picture of Hitler.
He go "Mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh"
He go "Mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh"
He go "Mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh-mmh--
"Heads we're dancing."
About Heads We're Dancing
Kate Bush's "Heads We're Dancing" stands as a vibrant centerpiece on her 1999 retrospective, *This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990*, capturing the playful energy of her mid-1980s period. The track features her signature falsetto and intricate vocal runs, delivering a whimsical narrative that contrasts with the darker themes often explored in her broader discography. Released during a time when she was navigating the transition from her early experimental works to more polished pop productions, the song reflects her unique ability to blend theatricality with danceable rhythms. As part of a collection that spans nearly two decades of her career, this recording highlights her enduring influence on alternative pop and art rock. The composition showcases her mastery of building tension and release, characteristic of her work from the *Hounds of Love* era. By placing this track within a comprehensive anthology, the release celebrates her evolution as a songwriter and performer, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process behind one of her most memorable and energetic songs.