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70​,​000 Words

from The Future Tense by Niall Connolly

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70, 000 words

There are only 70, 000 words in this book on your language

I don’t think I will need them all for you to understand me

But

I can’t dance, it’s true, I hate to dance, it’s true,

I would not dance, though I would gladly dance with you,

I’ve been outside, I forget these games

And still something in your dark eyes has brightened up my ways

Now I’m conjugating verbs and thinking hypothetically

I’ve got the past, present, future mastered, what more do you want from me

But

I can’t dance, it’s true, I hate to dance, it’s true,

I would not dance, though I would gladly dance with you,

This town has sheltered ships under every flag ever flown

Spanish sailors and Dutch traders, Chinese and Huguenot

Some come bearing sunken treasures, some wearing ragged clothes,

Well, I am happy that you travelled to call my city home

But

I can’t dance, it’s true, I hate to dance, it’s true,

I would not dance, though I would gladly dance with you,

You whispered to your friend

“You said, he’d be more eloquent”

But I cannot find a word to say in any language yet,

Should I stay or should I move,

Which would I more regret, when you are smiling at me now and for a moment I forget

That I can’t dance, it’s true, I hate to dance,

It’s true, I would not dance, though I would gladly dance with you,

But I can’t dance, it’s true, I hate to dance, it’s true,

I would not dance, though I will gladly dance with you…

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from The Future Tense, released October 1, 2007

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Niall Connolly Brooklyn, New York

"Terrific. Disarming and beautifully crafted folk-pop. Connolly is a witty storyteller and a not-to-be-missed songsmith."

- The Chicago Tribune

"Among the most vibrant, poignant, and authentic indie folk artists in New York City."

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