The Ballroom

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 neck-chain
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...