Going Through the Motions

Going Through the Motions: a disco song

Audio

• Demo: MP3 (see The Cheap Imitation for more)

Lyrics

For so long now, babe, I've been hurt
In every single love affair
Well it's not gonna happen, no not anymore
And tonight you're gonna find out how much I really care

chorus

I'm goin' through the motions

I like to try to look like I'm feelin' free

Nobody's in my way now

They're just everywhere that I want to be

I'm goin' through the motions

Practicing my moves and looking so good

Going through the motions

Don't let me be misunderstood

I'm not expecting smoke and miracles
I don't want Mr. Right
I just need to make very sure that it's
Absolutely positively over in one night

chorus

I'm goin' through the motions

I want to really really seem sincere

We're gettin' pretty close now

Just you and me and everyone here

I'm goin' through the motions

Moving 'cross the dance floor like I should

Going through the motions

Are my feelings understood

Notes

I had in mind a female vocal for this one -- Tina Turner could do it, or maybe someone a little less gritty-sounding so you're caught more off-guard by the cynical message...