[Verse 1]
Baby quit your dancing shoes
The Strip is fun, but it ain't home
I think I know what you need
A little less neon, a little more me
To hold you close
[Chorus]
Dance away my cares tonight take me back in time
Hold me closer than the darkness over my shoulder
Time leaves lovers behind, so girl tonight
Fan the flames and let the ashes smolder
[Verse 2]
I've known you since long ago
What you were like before the shows
Before the lights became our lives
It ain't bad, but baby sometimes, I need you to hope
[Chorus]
Dance away my cares tonight take me back in time
Hold me closer than the darkness over my shoulder
Time leaves lovers behind, so girl tonight
Fan the flames and let the ashes smolder
[Bridge]
Now I stare out at the bay
The humid air pushing salty waves
While you watch the desert sun
Sinking low waiting for someone
To take you away...
[Chorus]
Dance away my cares tonight take me back in time
Hold me closer than the darkness over my shoulder
Time leaves lovers behind, so girl tonight
Fan the flames and let the ashes smolder
[instrumental outro]