Dance of the Manatee
Fair to Midland
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Take a little dive into the shallow or spy What do you see? I see the tortoise and the hare in a rat-race And it fits like a glove under my sleeve Just wait till then Their heads are the heaviest in operation He has still not lost imagination I can hear him mouth the whole ending Just wait till then We Marys had ourselves a ball Oh, yes we did We Marys had ourselves a ball I must admit Hang us those limbs, hold no virtue Those told to hold project on my cue Whether a he or a she, put your mouth where your money is Are the birds of a feather that clever? If I knew, I'd keep locks; that's a given Just wait till then. Their heads cast shadows like skyscrapers Small enough to feed off the lesses To put it all into perspective with definition Oh, take a gander The bigger they are, the harder they fall Not needy you'll see, not needy And I come with open arms over trees Not needy you'll see Listen to my proven guarantees While you're rolling up your sleeves Beatin' on the chest But we can keep it in a jar When it's comin' cats and dogs for days We Marys had ourselves a ball and I guarantee And what they've done for you, they've done for me
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Written by: ANDREW SUDDERTH, BRETT STOWERS, CLIFFORD CAMPBELL, JOHN MATTHEW LANGLEY, JON DICKEN
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8 facts about this song
Background Information"Dance of the Manatee" is a song by the American progressive rock band Fair to Midland.
- It is one of Fair to Midland's most popular songs and is considered a fan favorite.
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Album DetailsThe song was initially featured on their second full-length album, "The Drawn and Quartered EP".
- It is also present in their third album, "Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True", which was released in 2007.
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Music Style"Dance of the Manatee" exhibits a unique fusion of progressive metal, alternative rock and art rock, a blend that characterizes Fair to Midland's signature style.
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LyricsThe lyrics, like many of Fair to Midland's songs, are abstract and thought-provoking, inviting various interpretations from listeners.
- The title itself, "Dance of the Manatee", suggests a surreal or whimsical theme.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, which was directed by Kevin J. Custer.
- The video depicts the band playing the song in a dark, cloudy setting, enhancing the overall mysterious vibe of the song.
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Reception and Influence"Dance of the Manatee" has been praised for its experimental sound and intricate musicianship.
- It helped Fair to Midland garner widespread attention and acclaim both within and outside the progressive rock community.
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Live PerformancesThe track is often performed by the band in live settings due to its popularity with fans.
- During live performances, "Dance of the Manatee" is known for its highly energetic and emotionally charged delivery.
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Band MembersAt the time of the song's release, the band consisted of Darroh Sudderth (vocals), Cliff Campbell (guitar), Jon Dicken (bass), and Brett Stowers (drums).
- Sudderth and Campbell are the primary songwriters for "Dance of the Manatee".
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