Dance With My Father
Luther Vandross - 《Lovesongs》
Back when I was a child before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance another walk another dance with him
Id play a song that would never ever end
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way I would run from her to him
Hed make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance one final step one final dance with him
Id play a song that would never ever end
To dance with my father again
Sometimes Id listen outside her door
And Id hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know Im praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you dont do it usually
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream