Eddplant - Girl Can't Dance (Original Song)

This song is on my debut album Confidence Tricks - http://dft.ba/contricks
Listen for free at http://eddplant.com

Thanks to Nightie82 for inspiration!

The lovely lady who can't dance is Lex
http://www.youtube.com/tyrannosauruslexxx

Lyrics!

They say
a girl can get her guy
with moves so smooth
and a body to match
In a skin-tight dress
on the dance floor
is where she'll find
a perfect catch

They say
that anyone can dance
it's just about moving to the beat
But I saw a girl
on the floor tonight
with more than two left feet
and I said

That girl can't dance
she's just embarrassing herself
Look at her friends,
they're slowly edging away, because
That girl can't dance
and I think someone should tell her
but I won't tell her

I'm going into town tonight
Just want to hit some bars
and have a good time
And if I find the motivation
I might leave my fear of
dancing behind

And if I see that girl again
well maybe I'll think twice
Because if I remember rightly
she seemed like she'd be quite nice to talk to
but maybe we'll just stay away from the dancefloor tonight
Cos I've got these friends with me, they're a bit judgemental
and I don't want them to hurt your feelings, alright?

That girl can't dance
she's just embarrassing herself
Look at her friends,
they're slowly edging away, because
That girl can't dance
and I think someone should tell her
Well, maybe I should tell her

So I edged up to her, all quiet like,
when she was standing at the bar
and I said,
"Hey, didn't I see you here the other week?"
and she said,
"Oh yeah, I remember you,
you're the one they were talking about."
"Yeah? What were they talking about?"
"Well, they said,

'That boy can't dance
he's just embarrassing himself
What, does he think
that thing he's doing with his hands looks cool?
That boy can't dance
maybe someone should tell the fool,'
so I guess I just told you..."

Damn.

That girl can't dance
but sod it, neither can I
But I really like this tune
so I'm gonna do my best
That girl can't dance
but it don't stop her from dancing
and it won't stop me from dancing

Category:

Music

Tags:

• eddplant
• acoustic
• indie
• rock
• unsigned

[MsRadchild]

My, you are quick to reply! Well, honestly, I did give a listen to Delilah, simply because I am familiar with it, and listened to your take in its entirety! Very nice vocals. You sounded a bit hoarse, but it was beautiful with the delivery. I appreciate that toward the end you had the words down so you weren't glancing at the lyrics and could relate to the camera with intense emotion. Yes, I really like your voice and maybe we'll see you at Vidcon!

[eddplant]

@MsRadchild I hope so!

[MsRadchild]

My daughter liked your video so I checked it out, and I do, too. It's very sweet and I like it that you're not a cusser. So many people talking so filthy--no need to get your thoughts out, just be sweet and tell it like it is. Very simple, very adequate, and in that simplicity is your brilliance!

[eddplant]

@MsRadchild I'm glad you like my video! (Just the one?) I do think that sometimes "cuss" words can be useful - and even necessary - to express thoughts and feelings, but I certainly don't believe in their gratuitous use. Overusing any word removes the power from it.

[logibear123]

On the version on Quietly Confident, do you whistle Pachelebel's Canon in D over the top of the chords? Because if I'm right, that's pretty fucking epic.

[eddplant]

@logibear123 yeah, yep, I did do that

[eddplant]

@coolnessinacup feel free to continue watching this video, then.

[eddplant]

@talster101 For one thing, I only have one album. For another, you could easily search for "Eddplant Girl Can't Dance" and find out immediately.

[GeorgiaAndFez]

@Jessiccaarr 'We Parted' and 'What's It like' perhaps? They're both great songs. Also, Untitled is my personal favourite (all songs I mentioned are from his album Confidence Tricks)

[ekstar5000]

@eddplant what a potentially perfectly messed up love song... any thoughts on a music video?

[alexidindakis]

I remember hearing this song when it first came out, I feel inlove with it. It's helped me to get into a better mood whenever I'm feeling down, so I guess I thank you for always cheering me up.

[MiloIsCute17]

Naww! Your facial expressions are sooooo cute! =P

[Johannasmirror]

I'd love to be able to download this version, or another like it, with just you on the guitar, from dftba or itunes... thoughts?

[Jessiccaarr]

Having only just discovered you, I have been listening to some of your stuff here on the tube of you. So far this has to be one of my faves. Along with Less Than Three. So like any recommendations of more like similar sounding songs?