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What is Diana talking about in the song "What I Did For Love?"

What is Diana talking about in the song "What I Did For Love?"

fiyero8132
#0What is Diana talking about in the song "What I Did For Love?"
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:10am

I just don't get it. Could someone please explain it to me?

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somethingwicked
#2re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:14am

As the previous poster said, she is talking about what she has done in her life for her love of dance.


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fiyero8132
#3re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:14am

Care to elaborate? I see what you're saying but...hmm

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#4re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:14am

Its about her passion for dance and all the things she sacraficed (love)for it.

CJR
#5re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:16am

Havent you ever had a goal you've wanted SO badly that you've sacrificed and done ANYTHING to reach it?

Hi, hello. "What I Did For Love"


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Wanna Be A Foster
#6re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:27am

Right before she starts singing the song, Zach says something to the dancers along the lines of,

"What would you do if you couldn't dance anymore?"

(Someone can correct me with the exact line.)


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Updated On: 7/26/06 at 11:27 AM

WOSQ
#7re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:34am

Zach asks:
"What would you do if you couldn't dance anymore?
How would you feel?"

Morales replies:
"Kiss today good-bye..."

It's the message of the show.


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Michael Bennett
#8re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:36am

"What I did for Love." in other words:

What I gave up to pursue a life in the arts; stability, financial security, relationships - the sacrifice to be an artist.

The rest of the song is about how she will have no regrets about making those choices, even when the time comes when she can no longer be a dancer.

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BwayStar
#9re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:40am

I'm sorry. I still don't understand.

MargoChanning
#10re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:40am

Not only dance but for those of us in the audience who may not be performers, by extension metaphorically, it's a paean to ANY passion one has pursued for the sheer love and joy it's given you over and beyond any potential financial, career or practical benefit it might have also conferred. If you've ever made a sacrifice in order to do something you loved, regardless of any other consideration, this song should speak to you.


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Updated On: 7/26/06 at 11:40 AM

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Michael Bennett
#11re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:44am

I personally always identified more with the alternate lyrics to the song:

"Kiss lamae goodbye. The sequins that I borrowed..."

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#12re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 11:48am

This thread makes me weep!


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Fosse76
#13re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:02pm

Oh for the love of satan, how do you not understand? It simply means she has no regrets about the choices she has made with regards to her career as a dancer. It's not a difficult song to understand.

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jasonf
#14re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:04pm

I can't believe that many people responded to someone obviously looking for attention.


Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.

dutch46mill2
#15re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:24pm

Diana who ?Does she have a last name.

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#16re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:26pm

What does it mean "what I did for love"?

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doodlenyc
#17re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:32pm

Diana DeGarmo?


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jasonf
#18re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:34pm

Diana Stop Being An Idiot And Asking Asinine Questions And Wasting Everyone's Time and Bandwith.


Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.

dutch46mill2
#19re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:35pm

Theres also a Diana Demarco. Ok the song what musical.

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doodlenyc
#20re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:41pm

Was I just attacked by jasonf?


"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

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Michael Bennett
#21re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:42pm

I hate that Diana Morales. Shes a cow and she's always singing songs I can't understand the lyrics to.

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doodlenyc
#22re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:45pm

Nnd...who the hell cares about her school problems!

I had Mr. Tilapia...now he was a bastard!


"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."

"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS

Gothampc
#23re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 2:49pm

"I hate that Diana Morales. Shes a cow and she's always singing songs I can't understand the lyrics to."

And she was always holding up acting class by whining "I'm not feeling it". Cripes, how hard is it to be an ice cream cone and melt?


If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

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jasonf
#24re: What is Diana talking about in the song 'What I Did For Love?'
Posted: 7/26/06 at 3:20pm

Wasn't attacking YOU doodle...


Hi, Shirley Temple Pudding.


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