Barley Scotch is on lead vocals, fiddle and guitar. The Reverend Don-Wayne Reno is on banjo, Deacon Dale Reno is on mandolin and guitar and Jake 'Bakesnake' Byers is on acoustic bass. Hayseed Dixie are an awesome live band, who have, to date, released 9 albums. The latest, 'Killer Grass' was released in 2010. A live DVD entitled 'No Sleep 'til Liverpool' is also available.
Songs by artists such as Kiss, Outkast, Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith get the Rockgrass treatment, but the band play original songs too. - numbers such as 'Moonshiner's Daughter', 'Kirby Hill' and 'Blind Beggar Breakdown' raise the roof at live shows. Hayseed Dixie songs cover the four key elements of any song worth playing; - Drinkin', Cheatin', Killin' and Hell! - The band also recorded an album of rocked-up bluegrass classics, called '*Choose Your Own Title' using the name The Kerosene Brothers.
Brothers Dale Reno and Don--Wayne Reno are the sons of bluegrass maestro Don Reno, who wrote many hits, including 'Dueling Banjos', and the band even once played at a house-warming party for AC/DC bass player Cliff Williams.
Beware of instrumental cover tracks mis-tagged as 'Hayseed Dixie'! (often from the 'Pickin' On...' series of albums.)... as Barley Scotch has said, "If a song's got word's we'll sing 'em!" - A full list of albums and tracks can be found at the band's website.
Hayseed Dixie also perform under the name Kerosene Brothers
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I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
Hayseed Dixie Lyrics
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When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today
This used to be the life but I don't need another one
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gown
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?
So I play along when I hear that special song
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
You better know when you're swingin' round the room
Look's like magic's solely yours tonight
But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile.
You got so many colours make a blind man so confused
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine.
Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine
But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
You can't make me dance around
But your two-step makes my chest pound.
Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light
But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
"I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" is a song by American band Scissor Sisters, but the Hayseed Dixie version added their own flair with a bluegrass touch. According to the lyrics, the singer is not in the mood to dance, even when the old Joanna (slang for a piano) plays and everyone around is getting down. He is feeling lonely despite the party atmosphere and feels like he is getting left behind while others around him change their clothes, their colors, and their dance moves. The singer feels left out and struggles to keep up with his partner, and wishes to be home alone instead of forcing himself to dance.
The song speaks about how sometimes we are not in the mood to do something that everyone else seems to be enjoying. We may feel lonely or left behind, but it is important to listen to our own instincts and emotions, and not force ourselves to do something just because others expect us to. The lyric "Cities come and cities go just like the old empires" may be an analogy for how fads and popular trends come and go, and it is okay to be out of step with the crowd. The singer is telling his partner that he can't pretend to enjoy dancing, but he still wants to be with them, and hopes they understand him.
Line by Line Meaning
But I don't feel like dancin'
I am not in the mood to dance
When the old Joanna plays
When the piano begins to play
My heart could take a chance
I might be willing to try
But my two feet can't find a way
But I can't muster the energy to do so
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
You think I should at least try to dance slowly
No sir, no dancin' today
But I'm just not feeling it today
Wake up in the morning with a head like 'what ya done?'
Waking up after a night of partying with a hangover
This used to be the life but I don't need another one
I used to enjoy this lifestyle, but now I don't want it anymore
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gown
You may continue doing what you're doing while I'll sit this one out
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?
Even with all this activity around me, I still feel left out
So I play along when I hear that special song
I pretend to join in when I hear a song I like
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
I'll focus on dancing well, despite my lack of enthusiasm
You better know when you're swingin' round the room
If you're dancing with me, you should be aware of my reluctance
Look's like magic's solely yours tonight
It seems that you're the only one enjoying the dancing tonight
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
I really don't want to dance
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Even if there's nothing else to do, I still don't feel like dancing
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Why do you want me to dance when I'm not feeling it?
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
I'd rather be alone at home than feel obligated to dance with you
Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
Cities rise and fall, just like empires do
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile.
When all you can do is change your looks and think that's enough
You got so many colours make a blind man so confused
You wear so many colors that it's overwhelming
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
Why can't I match your energy when I'm the one missing out?
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
I will fake knowing how to dance
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine.
I'll show off being with you to everyone
Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
Please don't expect too much from me when I see you enjoying the music
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine
If you keep dancing, you'll have a good time, even if I don't join in
You can't make me dance around
I won't let you force me to dance
But your two-step makes my chest pound.
I am attracted to you, even if I don't want to dance
Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light
Just let me relax as you dance, and I'll watch from afar
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jason Forbes Sellards, Scott David Hoffman, Elton John
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Davíð Alex
My father used to show me this video as a kid. I was obsessed with the song.
Good cover guys❤
John Werner
If taking a song that I'd never listen to and making it great is brilliance...then here is brilliance. These guys rock.
Jonathan Simões
i'd like so much to see a jam session with they and scissor sisters playin this song together
unteroktav
That's a fabulous cover ... congratulations!
A A
Love the original and this tribute!
Zerodahero500
Rock on Hayseed! Makin music better every day.
Julez Ling
Just seen these guys live, AWESOME !.......and what really genuine guy's, America, get with it !
Danielle Pereira
Anything gets better with these guys!
Salvador Flores
the scissor sisters is a very talented group that makes good music. it's not as if they think they make covers because they think these songs are not made the way they think they're suppose to. Hayseed dixie has their own style but can appreciate other styles as well and I can respect that. Cheers for appreciating good music
Hulk2k6
This is fantastic!