DEATH DANCED AT MY PARTY

Death danced at my party
I didn't invite him
But everyone wanted to know who he was
I lied that he once gave me lessons on Spanish guitar

And sure, he was charming
And didn't he dance well -
Friend Jessica tells me he flirted with style
Well, shouldn't he know, after all, how to make a girl smile?

But where are the roses and lilies I ordered?
And let's have champagne for my guests
The trees all have lanterns alight in their branches
The staff are impeccably dressed
So why is Death here?
He can't make me go with him, the party's not over for hours

Death danced at my party,
I didn't invite him
But he was the centre of all that went on
And I didn't notice till then that the music had gone

So where are the cellos and violins? Where is the
Sensual saxophone man?
And who was that gallant in white tux and ponytail
Down where the apple trees stand?
And why is Death here?
He can't make me go with him, I haven't dance once yet tonight

Death danced at my party
I didn't invite him
But, leaving, they all said the party was fine
Till no-one was left but the two of us, his fate, and mine

So where has my courage gone, now that it matters?
And where are my questions and pleas?
He holds out his hand with a smile I could kiss
And a path opens out through the trees
He says "The river's not far - Senorita"

And I think I'll go with him,
The river sounds lovely tonight