Let's Dance

David Bowie · Champs-Élysées Volume 2 [2011]

Let's dance

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues

Let's dance

To the songs playin' on the radio



Let's sway

While colour lights up your face

Let's sway

Sway through the crowd to an empty space



If you say run, I'll run with you

If you say hide, we'll hide

Because my love for you

Would break my heart in two

If you should fall

Into my arms

And tremble like a flower



Let's dance

For fear your grace should fall

Let's dance

For fear tonight is all



Let's sway

You could look into my eyes

Let's sway

Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight



And if you say run, I'll run with you

And if you say hide, we'll hide

Because my love for you

Would break my heart in two

If you should fall

Into my arms

And tremble like a flower



Let's dance

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues

Let's dance

Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight



Lets Dance, Lets Dance, Lets Dance (Fade)

Let's Dance

David Bowie's "Let's Dance" stands as a defining track of the early 1980s, blending disco rhythms with his signature theatrical flair. Released on the *Champs-Élysées Volume 2* compilation, the song exemplifies Bowie's ability to reinvent himself while maintaining a distinct artistic voice. The recording features a polished production that bridges the gap between his earlier glam rock experiments and the emerging new wave sound of the era. As one of his most commercially successful singles, it remains a staple of dance floors and a testament to his enduring influence on popular music. The track showcases his mastery of vocal delivery and stage presence, capturing a moment where pop culture and artistic innovation converged seamlessly.