A song I wrote, with BIAB's invaluable assistance, in 2023. I don't have the BIAB instruments file any longer, so can't tell you who's playing, etc. . I posted this song on here, at the time of writing it - however, I have, just this morning, created a video for the song, and thought I'd share it with you. All comments are very welcome - thanks!


ONE MORE DANCE (lyrics)

I know you're never coming back to me
I know that you're finally gone;
I know it's only you I lack, you see,
And yet, I've never been so alone.

I check my email inbox every single day
I look to see if you just wrote;
My hope is just a waste in every single way,
You know, I've never been so broke.

So I'm moving on ...
There's no-one to talk to on the telephone
And I'm moving on ...
It's time to invite another in this lonely home.

My friends tell me that you've been thinking of me
They say you're wondering whether to say "sorry" ...
If you came back,
how would I react?

And yet I wander around, like a forgotten child,
And you're the reason why each of my loves have failed,
They say hope dies last ...
But, one day, die, it must ...

So I'm moving on ...
There's no-one to talk to on the telephone
And I'm moving on ...
It's time to invite another in this lonely home.

And yet, if you knocked again upon my door,
I'd cry and forget everything that went before;
With open arms, I'd hug you once more.

For you're the only one I really ever loved;
The only one that I have ever really hugged,
But you still ain't here,
Your presence ain't real ...

So I'm moving on ...
There's no-one to talk to on the telephone
And I'm moving on ...
It's time to invite another in this lonely home.

Just not today; today, there's just one last chance
For you and me to have one more dance.

Just one more dance.

Ah, you have a inimitable style, James. Cool video, too. You speak these lyrics, yet have pitch and imply a wonderful melody to wrap around those chord changes. I always like the way you songs move, as well as how moving they are. Well done, my friend.

Hi James,

The song is really "ÿou".
The sound that is so typical for you, spoken word, touching, impressive.
You could easily understand what this is about, if you would just see the video, without hearing the song.
Good work!

Rob and Anne-Marie

James,

Beautiful and full of emotion... Love your spoken word songs. Great video.

Bob

James, gorgeous tune! Like the chord progressions, band and mix a lot, and your voice sounds as fine as always. Great job!

James,

Sad.
You do that lost-love-thing well...

fj

Thanks so much, Marty. I'm glad you liked the video, also, because you yourself make some amazing videos - so that's a big compliment from me, coming from you

Thanks so much, Rob and Anne-Marie. It's an older, 2023 song, but I'm glad you liked it!

Thanks, Bob. Really appreciate such kind words.

Thanks, Ron. Doing my best! You're kind 😀

Floyd: it's (mostly) either lost-love songs, or social-conscience songs, with me 😀 Glad you enjoyed this one - thanks so much.

Lovely song James. Very cool backtrack, vocal and lyric..Well done

Hi James,

This is you! You left this path for a while, but I am glad you returned to it. This is you! (as I said before).
Very sensitive and heartfelt.
I only heard one little thing in the beginning that was 'out of rhythm'. It's about your spoken words.
You had to say so much, that the words were fighting with the melody. Do you hear that too?
But beside this minor thing as I said before. This is you and I love that!

Hans

Really great lyrics, video, and backing tracks. I would like to hear someone singing this song, it begs for a beautiful melody to match to the lyrics.

Hey James,

This is very cool!

You sure have an inimitable style!



Nice work!

Thanks, Scott. Really appreciate your kind words of praise!

Thanks, Hans. Yes, there's a glut of words at the beginning - good that you noticed that. To be honest, though, I'm not re-recording this - I'm quite happy with this "as is", which means that I'm scared I'll "break it" if I try again . I'm really glad that you enjoyed the song, though - thanks!

James,

You excel with the spoken word presentation. Your vocal intonations convey the feeling so well. As always, your music is a true pleasure. beautiful and hopeful.

Wishing you everything good,

Alan

James, this is one of your best.
Super video and spoken words, you have real talent in those spoken word songs.
Great chord progression and mix.

Thanks, Elliott! You're probably right, a melody could be nice. Let's see what happens Thanks for your kind words

Thanks, David!!! Appreciate it!

Thank you, Alan. As always, ever so kind.

Thanks, Mario!!!

We remember the tune and the video is very supportive.
Enjoyed it!