The Ballroom
Dance of Unspoken Words: The Ballroom Chronicles
Lyrics
I went down to The Ballroom
I visited The Ballroom.
She was dancing with her new fool
She was dancing with her new partner.
She said Paul, this is Henry
She introduced her new partner as Henry to the speaker, Paul.
Well I never know what to say when I meet 'em
Paul expresses his difficulty in knowing what to say when meeting new people.
I was taken to a party
Paul attended a party.
I was accused of being deliberately downhearted
Paul was accused of intentionally appearing sad or depressed.
She said Paul, why so gloomy?
She, possibly the same person as in line 2, questions Paul about his gloomy demeanor.
Well I never know what to say when I meet 'em
Paul reiterates his struggle with finding appropriate words when meeting new people.
Your wine tastes fine
The speaker acknowledges the quality of the wine.
Your friends are talking to me
Paul's friends engage in conversation with him.
I'd like to hide
Paul expresses a desire to hide.
Guess I'm all tongue-tied
Paul feels tongue-tied, possibly indicating speechlessness or discomfort.
Henry's gonna meet the family
Henry is expected to meet the speaker's family.
They're gonna have him over for roast lamb next Sunday
Henry will be invited for a roast lamb dinner the following Sunday.
Well good luck and I'm glad its you
The speaker wishes Henry good luck and expresses relief that it's him in this situation.
'Cause I never know what to say when I meet 'em
Repetition of Paul's struggle with social interactions.
I was going home on Fitzroy
Paul is on his way home on Fitzroy Street.
She was walking with her new boy
She is walking with a new companion, possibly different from Henry.
She said Paul, this is Tommy
She introduces her new companion as Tommy to Paul.
Well I never know what to say when I meet 'em
Repetition of Paul's difficulty in finding words when meeting new people.
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