Going Through the Motions

Going Through the Motions: a satirical disco song

Audio

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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...