I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Waltz with me, I am competent to lead
Waltz with me, I will not step on your feet
I will not put my hands where they are not meant to be
Play the Tennessee, play it for her play it for me
Just one little dance will never hurt anyone
Just one little dance never hurt
and there's a band tonight at the Prairie Bowl and Cactus Lounge
I reakon you'll be there, out for a night on the town
and there's a vacancy out at the Starlite Motel
and I'm a gentlemen, my reputation speaks me well
Just one little dance will never hurt anyone
Just one little dance, just one little dance
Just one little dance never hurt
Oh little girl, you are so very precious
Oh little girl, you are so young and vicious
and i know you will make me happy
Make me happy (repeats in reverb)
Make me happier (repeats quite a few times)
Waltz with me, I will not step on your feet
I will not put my hands where they are not meant to be
Play the Tennessee, play it for her play it for me
Just one little dance will never hurt anyone
Just one little dance never hurt
and there's a band tonight at the Prairie Bowl and Cactus Lounge
I reakon you'll be there, out for a night on the town
and there's a vacancy out at the Starlite Motel
and I'm a gentlemen, my reputation speaks me well
Just one little dance will never hurt anyone
Just one little dance, just one little dance
Just one little dance never hurt
Oh little girl, you are so very precious
Oh little girl, you are so young and vicious
and i know you will make me happy
Make me happy (repeats in reverb)
Make me happier (repeats quite a few times)
Lyrics submitted by negatyve
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