The Dance (Garth Brooks)

"The Dance" was a 1989 #1 single for Country singer Garth Brooks.

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The song, written by Brooks' friend, Tony Arata, was a key track on his self titled debut album "Garth Brooks".

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The song is written with a double meaning both as a love song about the end of a passionate relationship and the lyrics also work to tell the story of someone dying because of something they believe in, or a moment of glory.

Related Topics:
Double meaning - Love song

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Brooks' illustrated this in the music video for the song.

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