George Michael - Careless Whisper

"Careless Whisper" is one of George Michael's most famous songs, released in 1984 as part of his debut solo album Make It Big with the band Wham!. Though it was released as a Wham! track, George Michael is often credited with its emotional depth and powerful vocal performance, which helped establish him as a solo artist.

The song, written by George Michael and his Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley, is a smooth, soulful ballad about regret, betrayal, and the consequences of infidelity. The iconic saxophone riff, which became synonymous with the song, is one of its most recognizable features, contributing to its timeless, romantic appeal.

"Careless Whisper" was a major commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the charts in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It remains one of George Michael's signature songs, known for its poignant lyrics, memorable melody, and deeply emotional delivery.

The song is also frequently associated with Michael's legacy as one of pop music's greatest vocalists and songwriters, with its heartfelt themes continuing to resonate with listeners across generations.

George Michael - Careless Whisper Lyrics

I feel so unsure
As I take your hand
And lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies
Something in your eyes
Calls to mind a silver screen
And all its sad goodbyes

I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I'd been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Time can never mend
The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind
Ignorance is kind
There's no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you'll find

I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
(Should have known better, yeah)
And waste the chance that I'd been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Never without your love

Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things we want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But now who's gonna dance with me?
Please stay

And I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I'd been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone

Now that you're gone
Was what I did so wrong, so wrong
That you had to leave me alone?