Lyrics

The cool kids are swaying on the gymnasium floor
The wallflowers are hanging in the shadows by the door
Slide to the left
Swing to the right
On and on they spin
Into the night
And with each desperate turn
Each stolen glance
One by one they learn
The rules of the dance

Learn to lie
As you look them in the face
Catch their eye
And keep your mask in place
Hide your smile
Let them lead
All the while you’re getting what you need

Round and round you go
In this lonely game of chance
Don’t stop until you know
The rules of the dance

You may play the masquerade
Start as partners
End as friends
The lights come up, the music fades
But the dance never ends