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Dance

from Blue Pastoral by Matt Dorrien

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lyrics

Once they were lovers
Naïve one another
Kids thinking they could influence fate
Now there’s attorney’s fees
Dreams laid on gurneys
He’s looking back, but it’s too late

Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye

He’s still bartending
Got a place out in Kenton
Sees the kids on the weekend, they trade
She said she left him
Because she was tired of pretending
Worrying everyday

Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye

She packed up the Honda
Called her mama
Her mama told her,
“Baby, nothing’s for keeps.”
Made Albuquerque
By eleven-thirty
All the while the kids were asleep
And she kissed their heads
And whispered,
“We must’ve done something right.”

All the world’s lovers
Come dance with each other
Even at the risk of losing your way
Nothing’s eternal
But one thing’s for certain
You’ll never live if you just wait
Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye

Dance to the song
As it plays, keep in time
It’s here then it’s gone
In the blink of an eye

credits

from Blue Pastoral, released May 13, 2022
Composed by Matt Dorrien
Piano & Vocals: Matt Dorrien
Additional Vocals: Mitch Gonzales
Bass: Andrew Jones
Drums & Percussion: John Niekrasz

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