Now I Can Dance

Tina Arena

About Now I Can Dance

"Now I Can Dance" is a song written by Tina Arena and David Tyson. It was the third single taken from Arena's third studio album In Deep (1997). It was written by Arena while living in L. A. and is a love letter from her to her family, as she explained in her autobiography. The song was successful in her native Australia, reaching #13 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Now I Can Dance is also the title of Tina Arena's memoir released in October 2013. In 2017, Arena updated her autobiography with the release of a new edition of Now I Can Dance, with new content covering her relocation from France back to Australia, being inducted into the 2015 ARIA Hall of Fame, the release of new music, and new musical ventures.  


Year:
1997
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So I hope this finds you well 
Sun is shining down eastern valley ways 
There's some news I need to tell you 
Give my Mother a kiss 

Tell her I'm ok 
I recall her words 
"If it's too easy 
It never lasts 

I have compromised 
But I'm finally free of the past 
Now I can dance 
Clouds have all disappeared 

Freedom 
I hold so dear 
'Cause nobody knows me here 
Though I can only imagine the sadness 

In your eyes 
Please understand 
Now I can dance 
All alone the other night 

I came to realise we'd be friends for life 
It was always meant to be 
For some people the heavens can get it so right 
Like an angel you see 

You have graciously offered a hand 
You'd be so proud of me 
Now I'm finally taking a stand 
Now I can dance 

Clouds have all disappeared 
Freedom 
I hope so dear 
Cause nobody knows me here 

Though I can only imagine the sadness 
In your eyes 
Please understand 
Now I can dance 

Now I can dance 
Now I can dance 
Clouds have all disappeared 
Freedom 

I hope so dear 
'Cause nobody knows me here 
Though I can only imagine the sadness 
In you eyes 

Please understand 
Now I can dance 
Though I can only imagine the sadness 
In your eyes 

Please understand 
Now I can dance 
So I hope this finds you well 
Sun is shining down eastern valley ways 

So good 
Be free 
Can dance and laugh and just be me 
So good 

Be free 
The clouds above have disappeared

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Tina Arena

Tina Arena (born Filippina Lydia Arena; 1 November 1967) is an Australian singer, songwriter, musical theatre actress, talent show judge and record producer. She has won several awards, most notably 6 ARIA Awards and in both 1996 and 2000 she received the World Music Award for the world's best selling Australian artist. She has sold over eight million records worldwide to date. Tina has accepted the position of judge on the 2011 reboot of Young Talent Time in Australia. The original 1977 series made her a household name. more »

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Written by: FILIPPINA LYDIA ARENA, DAVID TYSON

Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Now I Can Dance" was released in 1998, as the third single from Arena's third album "In Deep."
Genre
The song belongs to the pop genre and blends Arena's typical style with Latin influences.
Writer
Tina Arena herself co-wrote the song with David Tyson.
Chart Performance
The song reached the Top 10 in her homeland Australia, peaking at number 13. It also had considerable success in New Zealand where it reached number 26.
Album Success
The album "In Deep," which featured "Now I Can Dance," was a massive success. It peaked at the first position on the ARIA Albums Chart, went triple platinum in Australia, and sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Music Video
The music video for "Now I Can Dance" was filmed in a bar and shows Arena performing and dancing.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Tina's feeling of liberation after leaving Sony Music and starting work with a new record label, Columbia Records.
Spanish Version
Given its distinctive Latin pop sound, the song was also released in a Spanish version titled "Ahora Puedo Danzar."
Critical Reviews
Critics have hailed the song for its catchy rhythm, with some considering it as one of Tina's most memorable songs.
Live Performances
Arena has included "Now I Can Dance" in multiple tours and live performances, demonstrating its popularity and its importance to her repertoire.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists across the globe, evidencing its universal appeal.
Promotion
To promote the song, Tina performed it on several television shows in Australia like Hey Hey It's Saturday and globally on shows such as Top of The Pops in the UK.
Personal Significance
In her autobiography, Tina mentioned that "Now I Can Dance" represented her personal outlook on life9s, reaffirmed her love for dance, and symbolized her freedom.

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