With the release of ‘The Anthology Part I, The First Five Years,’ Garth Brooks explains the story behind The Dance, the final track from his self-titled debut album that is considered by many to be his signature song. Garth explained the meaning behind the song “The Dance” in an interview. I could have missed the pain but I’d of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks The Dance Meaning Hey who’s to say you know I might have changed it all
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the painīut if I’d only known how the king would fall The way it all would end the way it all would go How could I have known you’d ever say goodbye The dance we shared beneath the stars above