They Dance Alone
Sting
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Why are these women here dancing on their own? Why is there this sadness in their eyes? Why are the soldiers here Their faces fixed like stone? I can't see what it is they despise They're dancing with the missing They're dancing with the dead They dance with the invisible ones Their anguish is unsaid They're dancing with their fathers They're dancing with their sons They're dancing with their husbands They dance alone They dance alone It's the only form of protest they're allowed I've seen their silent faces scream so loud If they were to speak these words They'd go missing too Another woman on the torture table What else can they do They're dancing with the missing They're dancing with the dead They dance with the invisible ones Their anguish is unsaid They're dancing with their fathers They're dancing with their sons They're dancing with their husbands They dance alone They dance alone One day we'll dance on their graves One day we'll sing our freedom One day we'll laugh in our joy And we'll dance One day we'll dance on their graves One day we'll sing our freedom One day we'll laugh in our joy And we'll dance Ellas danzan con los desaparecidos Ellas danzan con los muertos Ellas danzan con amores invisibles Ellas danzan con silenciosa angistia Danzan con sus padres Danzan con sus hijos Danzan con sus esposos Ellas danzan solas Danzan solas Hey Mr. Pinochet You've sown a bitter crop It's foreign money that supports you One day the money's going to stop No wages for your torturers No budget for your guns Can you think of your own mother Dancin' with her invisible son They're dancing with the missing They're dancing with the dead They dance with the invisible ones Their anguish is unsaid They're dancing with their fathers They're dancing with their sons They're dancing with their husbands They dance alone They dance alone
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"They Dance Alone" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sting from his second solo studio album, "...Nothing Like the Sun," released in 1987.
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Political ThemesThe song carries a heavy political message, being a protest against the Pinochet regime in Chile. It is dedicated to the women who would dance alone in the streets holding pictures of their loved ones who had disappeared during the political unrest.
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Language Variations"They Dance Alone" was recorded in both Spanish and English, with the Spanish version titled "Ellas Danzan Solas". Sting performed both versions during his live concerts.
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CollaborationsThe song features several other famous artists, including Mark Knopfler on guitar and Rubén Blades providing additional vocals.
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Amnesty InternationalSting performed "They Dance Alone" during the Human Rights Now! benefit concerts for Amnesty International in 1988, further highlighting the political significance of the song.
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Dance SymbolismThe dance alone concept of the song is a reference to the Cueca Sola dance, a variation of the traditional Chilean dance Cueca, performed by women alone as a symbol of protest.
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Album Success"They Dance Alone" contributed to the overall critical success of the "...Nothing Like the Sun" album, which went double platinum and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Impact on CareerThe political nature of "They Dance Alone" established Sting’s reputation as a socially conscious musician, a theme he has continued to explore throughout his career.
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Music VideoThe song features an emotional music video, depicting women dancing alone with photos of their loved ones, in line with the song's concept.
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Public Reception"They Dance Alone" was well received by the public and critics alike, praising the relevance and depth of its political message.
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