melodic midweek

Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father

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
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love to dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree to get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d 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
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love to dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door and I’d 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 I’m praying for much too much but could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually but dear Lord, she’s dying to dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream