The Granite Shore - Backstage at the Ballroom lyrics

[Verse 1: Singer] They'll be backstage at the Ballroom and gathered all around Lining up to cheer us from the wings With a galaxy of disco lights and a system for the sound We shall speak of many wondrous things [Bridge 1: Singer] In a tired red tuxedo and a pair of platform shoes I'll saunter on and head for centre stage Though you, my brothers, may not be the hired hands I'd choose Together we'll put heaven in a rage [Chorus 1: Band] “You all know all the words, at least you used to... You know how it goes, we wrote this for you” [Verse 2: Singer] Though we seemed to come a long way in the blinking of an eye For you it was no distance back at all Though you had a taste of glory and you kept my powder dry At least you were invited to the ball [Bridge 2: Singer] I'd go and give them pa**ion, I'd show them how it's done Out there in the middle of the Park In fur-lined coat, no microphone, I'd hit the notes for fun Floodlights off and singing in the dark [Chorus 2: Band] “You know all the words, at least you used to... You know how it goes, we wrote this for you We gave you a sense of where you belong; You never believed it was only a song” [Middle: Singer] So backstage at the Ballroom, with our favourite engineer All the press we ever used to know A&R, producers and the Management are here Turning off the lights after the show [Bridge 3: Singer] The wings may well be buzzing, then again they always did Now's the time to go and do our stuff This could be our one last chance, our very final bid Let's go out now and see if that's enough [Chorus 4: Band] “You all know the words, at least you used to... You know how it goes, we wrote this for you” [Chorus 4: Singer] Of course you've moved on, changes need ringing If it was just a phase, why are you singing? We gave you a sense which you haven't outgrown; You still need to know you are not alone [Chorus 4: Audience]: “We know all the words, at least we used to... We know how it goes, we learned this from you”