Elton John: Tiny Dancer Meaning

Tagged: Slow Songs | Dancing [suggest]

Song Released: 1972

Covered By: Ben Folds (2002)

Tiny Dancer Lyrics

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand

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Apr 10th 2006 !⃝
The song is about a groupie that follows the band around on tour..... I think that part is kind of obvious.
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Oct 18th 2005 !⃝
"Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man"
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"Lay me down in sheets of linen"

Both make me think of Yoko Ono. The first part seems like a physical description of her and the "linen" part almost sounds like Lennon, and the thought of Yoko and John in bed announcing their dreams about peace and whatnot. I dunno... haha, it's dumb, but that part has always just made me think of them.

Anyway, it's a beautiful song. It reminds me of my best friend who he moved away not too long ago. Elton is so cool.
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