Discover the story of the song > Dance Without Sleeping – Melissa Etheridge

The protagonist is feeling fed up and doesn't want to talk or spend money. She wants to forget about her thoughts and just dance without feeling anything. She feels angry and desperate, but she realizes that she is the one deceiving herself. She knows that people like fathers, mothers, and lovers hold on and never leave, but she wants to dance until she feels numb and believes she can overcome her troubles.