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The Art of Not Saying the Word

The Art of Not Saying the Word

[Verse 1]
A little jazzy hip action,
Keeps the critters at bay,
And brings on the onlookers,
Let ‘em watch, let ‘em sway.

[Verse 2]
A smooth slide to the left,
Oh, this dance, it speaks,
A rhythm so divine,
Like a secret that it keeps.

[Chorus]
How do you not say the word?
How… can you not?
It’s in the way we move,
In every step we’ve got.
It’s enticing, it’s inviting,
And still, it’s never heard…
Mmm… the art of not sayin’ the word.

[Verse 3]
A quick pop to the right,
A sultry figure eight,
A whisper in my ear,
Ooo, it lingers—ain’t it great?

[Verse 4]
Maybe a Charleston twist,
Or a slow, sweet grind,
A silent little clue,
Oh, we know that subtle sign.

[Chorus]
How do you not say the word?
How… can you not?
It’s in the way we move,
In every step we’ve got.
It’s enticing, it’s inviting,
And still, it’s never heard…
Mmm… the art of not sayin’ the word.

[Bridge]
It’s poetry in motion,
A vibe we can’t ignore,
Personal art refined,
Got me beggin’… oh, for more.

[Outro]
A whisper in your ear,
Soft and so divine,
We transcend the limits,
Oh baby, your rhythm meets mine…
Mmm… the art of not sayin’ the word.

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The words of poet & lyricist, David Plahm, set to melodies by vocalist, Elena Welch

5 Courses in Blue

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