Such A Shame I Can't Dance
by @raspberry33
Skirmish: Big Band Jazz 🎷🎺 (@rahma_the_bass)Liner Notes
#bigband #jazz #skirmish. I cheated a little, as the drum and keyboard tracks were salvaged from a demo for "The Other Picture Show" and cut and pasted to the lyrics. Enjoy!
Lyrics
SUCH A SHAME I CAN'T DANCE (c. 2025 raspberry33)
She got the perfect dancing dress I’m a mess, I confess Two left feet and a tendency to step on other toes
The invite came in calligraphy Ballroom dancing only She said “let’s go” but she don’t know I can’t dance (x2)
CHORUS: I hear the rhythm, I can feel the beat But can’t connect my brain with my feet Wave the white flag in defeat Such a shame that I can’t dance
VERSE 3: Studied John Travolta moves jabbing finger only proves You’re stuck in the eighties a little confused, and still can’t dance
Googled dancing, only fair black and whites of Fred Astaire He and Ginger were a pair but I still can't dance...
CHORUS and out
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Kinda brings me back to the Astaire/Rodgers era. Nice light feel with just the perfect amount of self-deprecation. Made me smile.
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This is really cool I love the interplay of the instrumental lines. Great keys and wonderful rhythm! The self-depreciating albeit accepting lyrics are fun and honest feeling. Wonderful hook and fabulous delivery!
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Clever and fun lyrics. Nice demo and super skirmish
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The feel of this is great! Feels like it could be behind beat poetry.
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It’s got the touch and the sound. Good skirmishing!
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Enjoyable light hearted lyric about a common dilemma. The swingy music sets it up just right. Good tune.