The Ballroom Songtext

Cinderella goes dancing tonight she's got reasons of her own But it's easy to see you can take it from me she won't go home alone She knows there's a face in the crowd who will wake by her side Greedy or lean, greasy or clean - he's got nowhere to hide Casanova's got style you can tell - he's dressed to impress From the cut of his mane to his golden neckchain he's the picture of shabby success If only his pockets would stretch as well as his jeans The money's all gone - but the show must go on - he's got the ways but he's not got the means And they're dancing at the golden ballroom Where the crystal mirrors shine Dancing just to stay in motion Dancing just to stay in time Sweet Violet she clings to the wall where the shadows descend As the music gets loud - she's lost in the crowd - she talks to her fictional friend She keeps herself to herself as she laughs all alone You may think it's sad - but it isn't so bad - at least she knows who'll be walking her home And they dance til the deals are made Dance til the debts are paid Dance til the plans are laid Safe in the night Dance til the chance is gone Dance til the deals are done Dance til the dawn comes on Afraid of the light Dancing til the deals are made... Dancing - dancing - dancing...