As Long As I Don't Have To Dance

by @edwinb

Liner Notes

An introvert party song that might be somewhat autobiographical. You will never catch me dancing at a party. I'm more likely to be in the kitchen, lurking by the plate of sausage rolls. I think this song needs some kind of ironic comedy dance routine going on in the background.

It's the first time I've bothered with any kind of production this FAWM, which was fun to do, although at its core it's still #ukulele based #nerdfolk with the 8 string baritone uke, a tenor uke, plus some midi keyboard and experiments in finger drumming, all straight to the Zoom R4 then some minor polish in Logic. #fuc

Lyrics

I'm thanking you for your invitation I'm delighted that you wanted me there But I don't want to come to the party I don't know if it's a thing I can bear

Okay I'll come along to the party I suppose I will give it a chance Ring on the bell, come out of my shell As long as I don't have to dance

Sha la la la la la , Sha la la I suppose I will give it a chance Sha la la la la la , Sha la la As long as I don't have to dance

And you know that I'd be happy to see you It's been a long while since we met And though I don't want to come to the party I don't want to let down a friend

So I had to come along to the party Didn't have another plan in advance Put on a smile, try to have a good time As long as I don't have to dance

Sha la la la la la , Sha la la Didn't have another plan in advance Sha la la la la la , Sha la la As long as I don't have to dance

Well here I still am at the party Talking to the pets and the plants Facing the fear with the aid of a beer As long as I don't have to dance

Sha la la la la la , Sha la la Talking to the pets and the plants Sha la la la la la , Sha la la As long as I don't have to dance

Sha la la la la la , Sha la la I suppose I will give it a chance Sha la la la la la , Sha la la As long as I don't have to dance

As long as I don't have to dance As long as I don't have to dance

Comments

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@janeg

We would get along perfectly at a party. I don’t dance and I am usually found with the pets or hiding in the kitchen trying to look busy with something important like refilling a cheese tray - takes hours if you keep taking the cheese off. So I really relate.

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Best line (imho) "talking to the pets and the plants." That would be me at every party (of 10 people or more) I've ever gone to. I can relate! Happy and funny song, and I'm loving it!

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Literally laughed out loud at the pets and plants line. Too real, dammit. 😁 Easy to bounce along to in my chair, if not actually dance, because I don't dance. Really. No dancing. 🙃

Enjoyed the little additions of percussion and chimes and such. It gave this extra charm.

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The irony here of course is that you have written a really danceable song! Shalalala😁

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There's way too much in there that matches my memories. In my party days, I was much more likely to remember the names of pets than the names of other attendees. The rhythm and extra instruments make everything bright and upbeat where, otherwise, the song might have come off as a complaint.

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this is a delightful song that im sure many people can relate to. your writing and singing is clever, affable, and a lot of fun.

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@ragbag

Fellow Scot and non dancer here. Catchy tune, great lyrics, (talking to the pets and the plants - lol) really enjoyed this. :-)

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Though I love dancing, I relate to this song. Parties are sometimes just too much, especially if they're not fannish.

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What a delightful song. You did a nice job with the production, and the lyrics are so relatable (though I do love to dance…it’s talking to lots of people that I’d be singing about!). 🤪 The chorus is so catchy, and the whole thing has a great vibe.

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a new Jona Lewie! don't tell anyone I am the same! I'm the extroverted introvert. Nice, the music has this feel.like you are admiting a secret, This is really good! and who doesn't like a sha la la and a xylophone.

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This made me smile. Great hook.

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