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An old song, resurrected for this recording. Written as a teenager, about stereotypical punk rockers and the need to make our events safe and inclusive... Not much has changed since this was written I fear...

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Violent Dancing

Chorus:
Are you sure that this is dancing?
Are you sure that this is called having fun?
Couldn't it at least be a bit less violent?
I mean, this is punk rock as approved by The Sun

Macho violent dancing knocking me everywhere
Into the stage and onto the floor and even up in the air!
Now, I've got a simple theory on why you have to dance like this
constantly sticking the boot in, and punching out with your fists

Ch.

No, it's not because the music's played in an angry style
That is the excuse that's made too often
I think the real reason for you dancing like that
is 'cause you're afraid of dancing near other men!

Ch.

It's the years of conditioning that's done without thinking
You think you're liberated and not conforming
But whether subconsciously or not, you're still frightened of your own body
and that's why you still act macho when there's really no need to

Ch.

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from Love Songs. A benefit for Punks Against Domestic Abuse, released September 25, 2018
(C) Chris Butler

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Having taken up the rallying cry from the punk movement to pick up a guitar and make a noise - Chris did just that. He ran with the idea and hasn't stopped running since. Where he's going is anyone's guess for this singer songwriter...

Previous to this recent release, Chris’s CD If Not Now, When? was released on Feline Classics Records and is available from www.etsy.com/shop/chrisbutlersongs ... more

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