Asbjørn, He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better) | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 23^rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight the song, “He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)” performed by Asbjørn. 

Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E 🏳️‍🌈! Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies.  Here, we provide background and insight into musician(s) and analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops served up.  When the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated.  All styles of music are welcome while the songs can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 23^rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2024), we highlight “He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)” performed by Asbjørn.

“I’m keeping the secret that our bodies hold,” Danish pop singer/songwriter Asbjørn (Asbjørn Toftdahl Terkelsen) asserts on “He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)”.  Ooh-la-la, so covert of you, Asbjørn!  It should be noted, however, that the handsome and talented musician is no longer in a relationship with this nameless man.  “I heard you found someone else, oh / Now you’re spinning around in a new pair of arms.” Yep, they are no longer an item.  What is Terkelsen’s response to his ex, who has a new beau? “And I will dance with myself forever / He never needs to know / He’s dancing so well but I’m better.” Word.

So, how does one interpret our talented Denmark musician’s response? Is he happy that they are no longer together? Is he ‘jelly’ of the new relationship? Or, is he simply coping?  Asbjørn captures varying emotions.  He knows he is the better boyfriend – he offers more than the new partner.  To some extent, that gives him satisfaction.  By the end of the record, Asbjørn sings, “Don’t you tell him / As long as we keep it between you and I / He’s so good / I’m better.” Absolutely! Naturally, Terkelsen is bothered by the demise of their union and struggles with letting go. His ex, on the other hand, is with someone else.  “His hand in the strobe, oh / Bodies get closer but painfully slow,” he sings, adding, “I’m spinning out of control, oh / Mirror his movement till I can go home.” Is there a resolution for him in this alluring LGBTQ+ pop joint? Not necessarily but his reaction is relatable.  Do you know what else makes us beam with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 regarding “He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)”? The musicianship! Asbjørn sings beautifully with a voice readymade for pop.  The melodies are tuneful, matched up with those emotional and relatable lyrics.  The production by Terkelsen and Steffen Lundtoft is the sugar honey iced tea.  Dance on, Asbjørn!

Asbjørn // “He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)” // Body of Work // 2024

Asbjørn, He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better): Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 No. 23 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Body of Work; Elias Souza, Los Muertos Crew from Pexels; CatsWithGlasses, Maicon Fonseca Zanco, Square Frog, Sudo from Pixabay]