learn to dance on dreary days that drizzle down defeat

dancing on the dark streets of decay

looking back without looking away

muscles move to the song of night

i remember how i use to take flight

now i’m just dancing

 

there is no if there only is

time runs out like a slow gin fizz

i use to yawn after i slept

i use to care so much i wept

now i’m just dancing

 

i questioned meaning as i was taught

the purpose of what’s sold and bought

the weight of words are the pounds we add

what they offer i once had

now i’m just dancing

 

sometimes jenny holds my hand

but on two legs i still stand

nothing eternal is ever born

so on my sleeve my heart is worn

especially when i’m dancing

 

things do not happen for a reason

no one’s behind the change of seasons

a mishap isn’t really a sign

nothing happens by design

that’s why i’m just dancing

 

believe your words, be strong and true

come collect what's overdue

because you’re right you must defend

but i know what’s around the bend

so until then

i will keep on dancing

 

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