My Wife told me that she wanted this song played at her funeral as a message to her sons. To this day I haven't been able to listen to this song all the way through without crying. I've never been a person that cries but since I lost her it seems like I cry about everything.

The two main girls she's shown with in this are her actual daughters. This song was for and dedicated to them. Gorgeous song and important message.

The last song I sent to my daughter, 10 days before she passed....I hope she listened and is dancing in heaven.....I cry each time I listen to this....people, let your babies know how much you love them...Thank God every time we ended a phone call, it was with "I love you"..…..💔😥 I know I'll see you on the flip side Nicola.....❤️❤️❤️ You are no longer in pain baby.

I swear she's such a beautiful person this Sushi girl! Love her character and humbleness 😍😎👍

"Time is a wheel in constant motion turning, rolling on so long. Tell me who wants to look back on their youth and wonder where those years have gone"

My cousin made me three mixed tapes and put them in a care package to open when I deployed to Afghanistan in January of 2002. This was one of the songs on one of the tapes. Those songs were my outlet for when I was homesick. This brings back so many memories. I was 27 then and am 45 now. It feels like yesterday. I still have those tapes tucked away somewhere.

LOVE this song. Bawled like a baby when I first heard this song so many years ago. Divorced mom raising three kids who are my world and she said everything I hoped for my kids. Fast-forward some years later and I'm sitting in a chair getting a tattoo, a fairy gently blowing my children's names out into the wind and "I hope you dance" underneath it. My kids were with me. Was a special day. My son, battling terminal bone cancer, said if he got the go-ahead from his doctor to get another tattoo it would be just two words, "I danced". Ugh, my heart couldn't hold the tears. He never got the tattoo before he passed away, but we have that memory, and I'm so grateful for it.

This song is beautiful!

It’s a beautiful mommy/daughter song. Enjoy!!!

I love this woman. She is probably my favorite female country singer!

Sushi, this is such a beautiful song, with a great message in it.

I was in high school when this song came out and I wanted to sing it at graduation, but unfortunately my grandfather passed away about 4 weeks before that. I decided that song was more tied to him and my grandma. How they always wanted to best for their family. This was driven home when we lost my grandmother in 2015. I'd love to sing it again someday, but I can't even get through listening to it without crying. I miss them both so much!

I really like this song, especially how she's saying "When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance," to in the last chorus, she says "When you get the choice to sit it our or dance, ... Dance!" It's not a hope anymore, she's telling you, just get out there and do it! The thing is, when I hear this song, I really believe she believes her fans and listeners can do it too.

I lost my Sister in 2012 and this was her favorite song. After we lowered her into the ground I stayed and played it for her after everyone had left.

I was definitely a teenager when this first came out, and the background of the chorus really tied the whole song together for me. It's subtle and compliments her held notes well, but the lyric of it is so powerful... "Time is a wheel in constant motion that's always rolling us along. Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone." The song is great, but these lines really just make such an emphasis on the message of the song about living without regret. And yes, the girls in the video are her daughters, if I remember correctly.

Not long after this song was released, a single CD housed inside a little companion book was being sold. Christmas 2001 I bought one for both of my sons, ages 26 and 14. 19 years later, ages 45 and 33, they are both married with children of their own and more than ever I hope that when they get the choice to sit it out or dance......I hope they DANCE!

I recall walking through a book store and hearing this over the speaker. I was so overwhelmed by it's beauty I asked the clerk where I could find it. She told me where, I also discovered a lovely book went with it. This was years ago, I still have it~~and yes this is my motto.

I was a semi-pro dancer from the age of 3 (dancing on my mom's and stepdad band's stage) and even up till about 6 years ago, dancing at my brothers concerts or other friends' bands concerts/gigs. Six years ago I broke both feet, both tibias and fibulas in my legs and tore both achiles tendons! I am now 57 years old. This song hits me hard because dancing was my "go to" when things were not going good. I have rebroke my feet over and over, since the original breaks. I have danced at my cousin's wedding with my feet wrapped even! Dancing to me is head banging, rockin' out, slow dancing, two-stepping, clogging. polkaing, and so much more! I pray God will let my legs and feet heal so I can go full-bore on my dancing again. The only time I can remember crying when I was dancing is if I was slow dancing with someone I loved and those where happy tears. I truly believe God has dancing in Heaven. And I hope for you, that you will dance! You have such a good heart!

This song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song and also the Country Music Award for Song Of The Year. It was a #1 Country hit and also #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts.

July 10,2003. Thursday evening when I got home from work, my wife and I had the deepest conversation in the 13 months we had been married. She played this song for me and said that it anything happened to her for me to find love again. She got sick on Saturday and died Monday night. I'm married now to a woman I love as much as I love Debbie. 15 years into this marriage, I still tell Deanna that I love her every time we talk on the phone.

I was bullied(physically)alot growing up every time I came home crying my momma would sing this till id stop crying or fall asleep.She is and always will be my best friend

I can't remember when I first heard this song. I've never saved it on a playlist or had a CD with the song on it. It wasn't played around the house when I was younger. If you asked me in the past about my favorite songs I wouldn't pick this one because I didn't listen to it much or at all. For some reason it just always popped up in my mind randomly throughout my life. My subconscious just kept it floating around my head, I guess. About a month ago I finally downloaded it and now it's on repeat.

This is a great song to dance to. She’s up against you and the two of you are spinning around the floor as one. She is a major part of my great memories.

First lyrical rap and now country... I really appreciate your open mindedness to explore genres that are not only foreign to you, but also that you are definitively not partial to. So cool that we have this platform available for us to all broaden each other's horizons. It's so much fun to see you slowly come around to these artists and vibes because at one point in time we all went on the same journey. I'm revisiting so many long forgotten songs myself along the way. Definitely keep up the country content.

My four year old cousin died of leukemia, and his mother played this song at his funeral. It was the first time I saw my father cry, when I was 13

The first time I heard "I hope you dance" it was on the Radio and I knew it would be a huge hit! Little did I know I would be playing it as an encouragement for my 3 young daughters at their Mother's Funeral Service 7 or 8 months later, Nov 1, 2000 I played it along with Garth Brooks "The Dance" and Faith Hills "there will come a day". You...Sushi, remind me of an Allen Jackson song which you actually appear to be living out. "Gone Country"... Another fun one is by Kenny Chesney..." the Good Stuff"

I love this song, I always have. I dedicated it to my daughters when they were little. I still mean it today. I also wanted to tell you that I absolutely love your reactions. They're so real and heartfelt. It's nice to find that someone else out there feels like I do.

My two kids were born during this song and I sang it to them at every chance. Double stroller 2002. Just dance.

I danced with my daughter at her wedding to this song. Cried my freaking eyes out.

Sushi you are TRULY amazing and your genuine personality and humbleness is sooo refreshing ....NEVER ever change 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Omg this song is one I'd sing to my oldest when she was a baby. She is 12 next week and I still hope she dances!

Girl your reaction to the Righteous Brothers, unchained Melody, is my all time favorite reaction. You don't talk, you felt and it showed beautifully. 💜

Love your reaction Sushi 😍...I loved the video too... yes... those are her babies... she won song of the year with this one... always give faith a fighting chance... much love to you Sushi... you have a caring ❤️...

This was lee Ann Womack only cross over pop song which was a mega hit back then but she is really known for her great traditional country sound.

She's had some huge hits but this will always be my favorite.❤❤❤

When this came out my daughter was 10, we used to dance to it. She is now 32 and has indeed danced. Great react.

I get to use this song for a lot of tribute videos at funerals. It's such a great song about life and how we choose to live it. Thank you for reacting to this.

First time I heard this was watching CMT's 40 Greatest Songs of the Decade in 2010 or 2011, I was 11 or 12. Lee Ann Womack is my favorite female singer, my favorite song of hers is Little Past Little Rock.

The first time I heard this I was probably about 6 years old this is one of my moms' favorite songs I remember her and I danced to this song one when I was still so little such a beautiful song reminds me so much of my amazing mom! I love watching your reactions sushi! And you always listen to such good and different genres of music

First listened to this song on the radio when I was a little kid and now so many years now those two lines you pointed out "who wants to look back and wonder where those years have gone" really hit me hard. This song is about taking chances and not leaving regrets. It's never too late to dance.

This is such a beautiful song, and video! I was happy to hear your initial reaction and first comment. The first time I heard it I was stoned to the bone, sitting in a movie theater all by my lonesome (I had arrived Long before the previews so they had music playing through the speakers), and this song came on, I immediately closed my eyes and listened intently to everything while feeling and imagining that she was an angel singing just to me in Heaven. It truly was a spiritual experience and I became overwhelmed with emotion - tears were streaming down my face and everything! Great reaction Sushi, and I hope you don’t mind me saying that you are one stunning, natural beauty to behold. Peace & Love from Georgia.

I use to sing this to my daughter all the time when she was little and as she grew up. Still rings true today. True words

I was in the car with my mom. And we were listening to this song together. She said I hope you dance in life no matter how your life turns out.

I remember listening to this song a lot when I was a child. It was such a visual and inspirational song for me. So glad you got the chance to hear it.

I was pregnant in 2000 when I first heard this song. It still makes cry and think of my daughter.

she is a great songwriter and has written hits for a lot of people. She grew up about 35 miles from me in texas.

My oldest kid is now 19. I used to play this song on repeat to get him to sleep as an infant. 🥰

The song embodies everything I never got when I was growing up...or even as an adult - the positivity, the love, the acceptance, the encouragement. Never ceases to make me cry.

I've seen Lee Ann live, beautiful woman with strong pipes

If it wasn’t mentioned already. This song was a very popular funeral song. Like a dedication from the one that past away to the living.

I dedicate a song to each of my 3 children and this song is dedicated to my youngest who has now just graduated from college

I love this version of the song with Tim McGraw Ft in the chorus. It adds so much more to the song. To this day I get choked up listening to this song. And I always sing out loud when I hear it. Your reaction was spot on.

“Wō-mack,” BTW. Don’t know where I was the FIRST time I heard this, but my most memorable moment involving this song was when it was played at my best friend’s funeral in March, 2002. She loved dancing, and was the type of person who really walked out the lessons in this song. Can’t hear it now without thinking about her. Another angelic voice - Allison Krauss

This is a phenomenal song!!

I was 19 when I heard this ... I had a little girl and this is all the dreams and all things I wanted for my children in a way I wanted to tell them ... Have the courage to live.

This came out when my dad was dying. It's taken 21 years for me to hear it without busting out in tears.

Much of country music is very positive. Songs about love, home, relationships, patriotism and reverence.

TOO SUSHI is just a beautiful person! FACT. Her opinion on music, any and all, is profound, accurate and I value it highly! You go girl!🥰

Love from Samoa and Sydney and NZ. I live in all worlds..... love you soooooo much. xxx

This song was the last song I danced ballet to before my family became unable to afford lessons due to the 2008 recession.

This was a song that my wife loved and she would sing it to our oldest daughter. Our middle child was born with a brain malformation, and Cassie was only 4 when Jilly was born, and she was 7 when Jilly died.. She had to grow up to quickly. Still feel guilty about that.

I used to sing this to my son. I remember it playing during his elementary school “graduation” in 2006 with a slideshow of how much each child has grown. I wasn’t the only mom crying!

I love Lee Ann's voice and this song in particular.

lee Ann womack. luv luv luv her. she is one of the best

Beautiful song with some of the Best lyrics written in the 2000's.. ♠W.G.

I first heard this song when I was in high school I was in a club of sorts there was a national convention the national president of the club was retiring and she used this as her song I'm not sure what was wrong with her exactly now ,but she had some major medical problems trouble breathing and walking, but this was her favorite song so she played it as she was retiring. she said this song inspired her that despite her health issues she didn't want to miss out on anything. she ended up passing away I think like a year later so whenever I hear this song I think of her and try to remember to participate in life because we never know how much time we have left (can't say I'm always successful ,but this is nice reminder)... anyway great video just found your channel I'm enjoying your reaction videos

I may be 25 years but every single time I hear this song it brings me back to my 6th grade graduation. I sang this song with the choir. Makes me reminisce and it puts a smile on my face everytime. Feels like a lifetime ago.

I’ve heard this song countless times since my childhood. Never truly listened to the words. But this time, with the music video and everything, it hit me much differently. Totally different hearing this as an adult.

Lee Ann is one of my favorite interpreters of song, her voice is that of an angel!

My favorite female country singer. She is so tiny irl but such a large sweet heart. Everyone in country music loves her. She has done duets with Willie Nelson and many many others. Such a sweet voice as you said. Those daughters are now grown and just as beautiful as their mother is!

I'm 51 now, I can't believe how fast time goes by! It just seams like yesterday! That I was young and carefree. Miss those times! Those tender years! I want to go back! And do it all over! But...I can't go back I know.

As a previous commentor said, you should do "I May Hate Myself In The Morning" by her as well. I bet you'll love it, too.

The first time I heard this song was in my mothers memorial video, she loved this song and requested it be apart of her funeral video thing , along with Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version of Somewhere over the Rainbow. It was just over a year ago. Thank you for reviewing this song.

This song makes me cry but in a good way I was a teen when this came out and I love when the band in the background start to sing my favorite part of the song 😍😍

I subscribed to you yesterday. I'm amazed how you feel and react to every song. I really enjoy your reactions.

My wife loved this song so much. I bought her the CD for her birthday and she was so happy. I used to laugh at her for playing it all the time, I told her she was going to wear the disc out. God I wish I could hear her sing along with it just one more time.

Sushi, you are such a softie, your reactions to emotional songs are so heart felt ...I hope you dance

Awh! Dang I tell you what..this is my moms song always played as a child and I liked it but understood it as I got older but my mom listen to it to make her feel free and just enjoy life as she blast this song in her convertible WV Buggy car she had lol...this actually make me realized that she took me for cruise to show me how to be fun and silly yet free...it’s a lovely song..

This song always makes me cry

I remember listening to this song with my mom. She passed away in 2005 when I was 11. I feel like this song is a message to me from her now.

I've watched 20 or so videos with you and I just want to thank you for sharing yourself with us. You're a beautiful person and it's so enjoyable to watch your reaction in real time to some beautiful life experiences expressed in lyrical and musical expression. I would just like to say, often in country music, the musicians and the vocals are incredibly understated. They leave so many of their tools in the shed, so as to not drown out the overall sound or message. Case in point, I think that is Vince Gill singing harmony with Allison. Allison, by the way is an incredibly talented bluegrass musician who garners much respect across genres. If you see this, I think you would thoroughly enjoy reacting to, Vince Gill "Just look at us".

This song was my momma/son dance at my wedding. My momma always wanted me to dance in life. She still does.

Yep, they're her daughter's

Long ago. The back vocals on this song are wonderful. Get me every time.

Love the reactions from you on these old songs, brings back great memories for me.

This song makes me cry. They used it in kindergarten video compilation of our daughters class. She’s going to college in less than 2 months & I wish I was ready for her to go. She’s always been such a light & so much love. I’ll miss her a lot.

My daddy recently dedicated this one to me and my sisters on his Facebook page. I have always loved it

This song still makes me cry.

Awesome song.dear to me when it had air play my momma was. Fighting term brain cancer she ask this be played at her funeral And it was dedicated to her grand babies......yes the two girls were hers....ty for sharing you reactions

I could see that connection in your eyes and your heart ......you needed to hear this today 🙏🙏🙏🙏

The first time I heard this song was at the end if A Family That Preys. Gladys Knight's version will take you there. Makes me think of nt 3 sisters each time so I don't listen to it often. Rest peacefully my angels.

She is an amazing singer!!!

This is the country music that’s the soundtrack of my childhood. I was raised on George Strait, Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Alabama... that’s real country. I’m not saying that country music released today isn’t country, but this is the type of music that made country what it is and was. 💜💜💜💜

I heard this song on the radio when it came out. Went ALL OVER TOWN trying to find the album...only to discover that it hadn't been released yet! This was 2000, and back then we didn't have the entire compendium of the world's knowlege in our pocket.

I heard this song for the first time on any day now. I always thought the message was more like don’t do the easy things in life just because it’s easy risk big.

I was around 5-6 years old when I first heard this song, watching music videos on CMT (Country Music Television).

When Leann Womack came on the scene back in the day, she kicked open the door. Her record was a MEGA hit, she has countless hits, this song is perhaps her best work. Though her catalog is very deep. Definitely worth listening to some more of her songs down the road. Love ya Sushi !!!!!!

Not the first time i heard it but it was playing on the radio when my Dad got the call that my Amma(Grandmother in Icelandic) died. And ever since then this song makes me ball like a little girl.

I sang this song to my children when they were babies, and I meant every word. I wanted them to have greater opportunities than I ever did. And now, I have a teacher, a chef (like her dad), a neurosurgeon, a college professor, and a lawyer as my children, and they make me proud every single second of the day. And they all dance...

When I had my fist son... and he and I still listen time to time!! ❤️Tennessee