I Don't Feel Like Dancing
Resisting the Dance: Navigating Loneliness in Laura Zocca's Melodic Reflection
Lyrics
Wake up in the morning with a head like, "What ya done?"
Reflecting on past actions with a sense of regret or confusion.
This used to be the life, but I don't need another one
Expressing a disinterest in the current lifestyle.
You like cuttin' up and carrying on, you wear them gowns
Describing someone who enjoys socializing and dressing up.
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?
Feeling lonely despite the lively atmosphere when the person is having fun.
So I'll play along when I hear that special song
Willing to participate in social activities, motivated by a particular song.
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
Aspiring to be the one who succeeds or excels.
You'd better move when you're swayin' round the room
Encouraging someone to move gracefully while dancing.
Looks like the magic's only ours tonight
Suggesting that the magical moment is exclusive to them that night.
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
Expressing a lack of desire to dance when a specific song is played.
My heart could take a chance, but my two feet can't find a way
Being hesitant to take a risk in matters of the heart.
You'd think that I could muster up a little soft-shoe gentle sway
Acknowledging difficulty in showing enthusiasm or affection through dance.
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Firmly stating the unwillingness to dance on that particular day.
Don't feel like dancin'
Reiterating the lack of inclination to dance.
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Maintaining the disinterest even if no better alternatives are available.
Don't feel like dancin'
Repeating the sentiment of not wanting to dance.
Why'd you pick a tune when I'm not in the mood?
Questioning the choice of playing music when not in the mood for dancing.
Don't feel like dancin'
Reiterating the unwillingness to dance.
I'd rather be home with the one in the bed till dawn, with you
Expressing a preference for being at home with a loved one.
Cities come and cities go, just like the old empires
Reflecting on the transient nature of cities and empires.
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile
Criticizing superficial changes, emphasizing the need for substance.
You got so many colours, make a blind man so confused
Describing the confusion caused by a variety of choices or distractions.
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
Expressing difficulty in keeping up when the person is the only priority.
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
Pretending to know how to adapt to the situation.
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine
Declaring to the world that the person belongs to them.
Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
Requesting understanding when witnessing the partner's enjoyment.
If you stick around I'm sure that I'll be fine
Believing that everything will be fine if the partner stays.
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
Reiterating the lack of desire to dance to a specific song.
My heart could take a chance, but my two feet can't find a way
Acknowledging the heart's potential for taking risks, contrasting with the feet's reluctance.
You'd think that I could muster up a little soft-shoe gentle sway
Expressing difficulty in showing enthusiasm or affection through dance.
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Firmly stating the unwillingness to dance on that particular day.
Don't feel like dancin’
Reiterating the lack of inclination to dance.
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Maintaining the disinterest even if no better alternatives are available.
Don't feel like dancin'
Repeating the sentiment of not wanting to dance.
Why'd you pick a tune when I'm not in the mood?
Questioning the choice of playing music when not in the mood for dancing.
Don't feel like dancin'
Reiterating the unwillingness to dance.
I'd rather be home with the one in the bed till dawn, with you
Expressing a preference for being at home with a loved one.
You can't make me dance around
Asserting that external factors cannot force the person to dance.
But your two-step makes my chest pound
Acknowledging the partner's dance skills that evoke a physical response.
Just lay me down as you float away into the shimmer light
Describing a desire to relax and escape with the partner.
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
Reiterating the lack of desire to dance to a specific song.
My heart could take a chance, but my two feet can't find a way
Acknowledging the heart's potential for taking risks, contrasting with the feet's reluctance.
You'd think that I could muster up a little soft-shoe gentle sway
Expressing difficulty in showing enthusiasm or affection through dance.
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Firmly stating the unwillingness to dance on that particular day.
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