Favor of a Dance (MP3, WAV, Lyrics) (Patreon)

"Favor of a Dance" was inspired by the Firefly episode "Shindig". It's about the rules of society, both spoken and unspoken, and how we play games in relationships. 

I use the idea of a "dance" to have several connotations, including a battle. So to me, this song takes on a sort of West Side Story feel, with a musical "dance off".

I hope to release this on the next album Come Adventure With Me. Right now, I plan to launch the Kickstarter in August

Credits

Featuring Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer and Jamie Haeuser 

Jamie Haeuser: bkg vocals

Jonny Dyer: bass, bouzouki

Vicki Swan: flute

Lyrics

This is the social event of the seasonIt's not my game, but you give me reasonYou dance with kindness a-round the floorWhile your escort seems ready for war

His hand is tight around your arm.Your dignity he’s doing harmI see you flinch. To restore your calm,I will break the rules with all of my charm

[F] Give me the favor of a danceGive me the favor of a dance[Bb] She spoke of your gene[C]rosity[F] Given that, then [Dm]won’t you please[Bb] Give me the [C]favor of a [F]dance

He lets us dance though it’s not my game.Then cuts it short and puts you to shameLay into him and we dance on the floor.We draw our swords, ready for war.

Give me the favor of a danceGive me the favor of a danceYou spoke with such animosityGiven that, then won’t you pleaseGive me the favor of a dance

I leave him lying in a puddle of shameIt might be fun but this ain’t my gameThe cruel rules of your societyAre different than those for me

Give me the favor of a danceGive me the favor of a danceWe prefer generosityGiven that, then won’t you pleaseGive me the favor of a dance