...with somebody who loves me.

"Clock strikes upon the hour

And the sun begins to fade.

Still enough time to figure out

How to chase my blues away.

I've done alright up till now

It's the light of day that shows me how.

And when the night falls
 The loneliness calls.

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody.

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me.

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody.

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me."

As soon as December 26th hit, our store's playlist changed for the coming Valentine's Day. Goodbye Christmas music, hello never-ending love songs!

*sigh*

They've been playing this Whitney Houston classic a lot at work. Whenever it comes on the speakers, I find a remote spot in the store and lightly twirl--dancing with myself--welling up just enough to make my eyes glisten.

But for my version, imagine the lyrics being sung slower and softer, with a hint of sadness.

Such a lonely life I lead, immersed in work--and my art when there's time.

Maybe that's all I'll have.

I keep telling myself one day that'll change but a part of me no longer believes.

Deep down I can't deny something is missing. The yearning won't let me.

I feel so emotional and alone right now. That's because you are, Dean.

Ah, to have a wonderful man's embrace. To be near him...with somebody who loves me.

"I've been in love and lost my senses

Spinning through the town.

Sooner or later the fever ends

And I wind up feeling down.

I need a man who'll take a chance

On a love that burns hot enough to last.

So when the night falls

My lonely heart calls.

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat with somebody.

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me.

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody

I wanna feel the heat.

Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody

With somebody who loves me."