MORE FLAMES FOR THE DANCER

trainer at the ringside, lion in the cage
stalking to his post; he’s on parade
tightrope walking through the fire
spiral spins - spectacular!

he knows the master of the ring
he shows a pride, a strength in being
and where his light has gone
another dawn will dawn
and there shall be more flames
he shall have more flames
yes, they shall want more flames
more flames for the dancer

fickle johnnie whatson the raconteur
sells up all his stories then disappears
squeezing blood out of a stone
lying, cheating, money sown

he lives a life of highs and lows
he plays a dangerous game, he knows
and where his life has gone
another dawn will dawn
and there shall be more flames
he shall have more flames
yes, he shall need more flames
more flames for the dancer
more flames for the chancer

the host of manor hall as seen by day
serves her dynasty tea and toast, they say
moving through the west wing stairs
playing all of the pianos

they say she died within the fire
to save possessions of her squire
and where that night had glowed
a portrait of her shows
and this will fuel more flames
she will give more flames
there shall be more flames
more flames for the dancer

lyrics - hitchings
music - leigh
©Synergy Records 1998

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