Story Behind The Song

Centred on the timeless theme of a lover out of step. She's out of his league, and no matter what he does to win her heart, he's getting absolutely nowhere except 'casual friend'.

Song Description

A sophisticated, mid-tempo swing torch song designed for high-energy big band pop production. Centred on the timeless theme of a lover out of step, the track blends classic Broadway glamour with a sharp, contemporary emotional hook: 'dancing like a puppet on a string / but I don't know the words to your song.' It captures the suave, narrative-driven style of artists like Michael Bublé, making it an ideal fit for contemporary jazz-pop or cinematic soundtracks.

Lyrics

You walked into the room, as if the band were playing your tune
Those catwalk lights shone on your shoulders
You made a B-line straight for the Broadway cast
You smiled, blew me a kiss and then walked straight past

What do I have to do to be the one for you
When every move I make feels wrong

You've got me dancin' like a puppet on a string
But I don't know the words to your song

We met in Rudy's bar, you ordered sangria
As I returned you're talking to a stranger
You introduced the guy as an old school pal
But the way he touched your hand said more than casual

I want to be the one your one and only one
It seems to me we got along so well

You've got me dancin' like a puppet on a string
But I don't know the words to your song

You move in perfect circles, I move in squares
I hang on every word but you're never really there

What do I have to do to be the one for you
To be the one that you depend upon

You've got me dancin' like a puppet on a string
But I don't know the words to your song
And all I ever do is play along
I wish I knew the words to your song