Villa Palagonia | Rhythms & Roots | Aphrodite’s Dancers

By Allison Scola and Joe Ravo

Musicians

Allison Scola, vocals, clarinet
Joe Ravo, guitar
Greg Maker, upright bass
Dave Mancuso, percussion
Dmitry Sokolovsky, button accordion

Verse I

You take my hand and guide me down the moonlit stair
Silver waves caress the rocks, wind tosses my hair
The scent of jasmine takes me to a simpler time
Of gentlemen and ladies, steady rhythms and rhyme

Verse II

In ancient days not far from here, the amorous goddess reigned
Priestesses practiced sacred rites, in the-art-of-love men trained
I only hope their lessons were somehow passed to you
As I stand her on this summer night, my body longs for you

Chorus

Aphrodite’s dancers
One step forward, two steps back
Synchronizing bodies
You lead, I follow

Aphrodite’s dancers
Opened and closed embrace
Intertwining bodies
I lead, you follow

Verse III

In the distance a clarinet weaves a melody
I smile at you with my eyes, and you finally lean in and kiss me

Chorus

Aphrodite’s dancers
One step forward, two steps back
Synchronizing bodies
You lead, I follow

Aphrodite’s dancers
Opened and closed embrace
Intertwining bodies
I lead, you follow

Instrumental Bridge

Chorus

Aphrodite’s dancers
One step forward, two steps back
Synchronizing bodies
You lead, I follow

Aphrodite’s dancers
Opened and closed embrace
Intertwining bodies
I lead, you follow

Repeat Chorus

Coda

You lead, I follow
I lead, you follow