"Don't Dance" is a song by the indie pop band Behaving. The song is about the fear of being abandoned in a relationship and the struggle to let go of insecurities. In the first verse, the singer asks their partner not to come home too late, showing a desire to be near them. However, they also acknowledge their own self-destructive behavior that could push the partner away. The chorus repeats the phrase "love, don't dance" as a plea to their partner to not give up on the relationship and to not engage in actions that could cause it to fail. The second verse continues with the fear of being left behind and how they will be the "place you hate" but still need to return to. The singer offers themselves as a "failure" to their partner, indicating a willingness to sacrifice their own happiness for the sake of the relationship. Overall, the song is a plea for love and understanding, with the haunting refrain of "love, don't dance" serving as a reminder of the fragility of relationships and the need to hold onto them.
