After Class

# AFTER CLASS [ONE VOCALIST FOR THE ENTIRE SONG: one adult male bass-baritone using a natural masculine chest voice. The same male singer performs every sung, spoken, whispered and repeated line. No second singer, duet, backing vocalist, choir, group vocals, female voice, falsetto or pitched-up vocals.] [Intro — same male singer, low spoken whisper] Class is in session Lock the door You came here curious I’ll show you more [Spoken — same male singer, deep voice] Rule number one: Tell me what you want [Verse 1 — same male singer, low rhythmic chest voice] You’ve been watching how I move Trying not to make it known Playing innocent with me But we’re finally alone Come a little closer, boy Let me read it in your eyes You don’t need experience Just an appetite tonight [Pre-Chorus — same male singer] Take your time Follow my lead Say it clearly Tell me what you need Hands on my waist Chest to chest I’ll teach you slowly You can learn the rest [Chorus — same male singer only, low masculine chant] I can teach you after class Show you slow, then make it fast Pay attention, make it last I can teach you after class Lesson one: don’t be shy Lesson two: look in my eyes Lesson three: do what feels right You’re gonna learn a lot tonight [Post-Chorus — same male singer, low repeated chant] After class After class Show me what you learned After class [Verse 2 — same male singer, low rhythmic chest voice] There’s no wrong way to begin Long as both of us agree Every sound becomes a sign Every breath is teaching me You can tell me when to stop You can tell me when to stay But the way you’re pulling closer Says you want another page [Call and Response — one male singer performs both parts, changing only his delivery; no second vocalist] [Same male singer, spoken] Do you like that? [Same male singer, lower spoken response] I like that. [Same male singer, spoken] Should I move back? [Same male singer, lower spoken response] Don’t do that. [Same male singer, singing] Tell me again Don’t make me guess The smartest boys Always answer yes [Chorus — same male singer only] I can teach you after class Show you slow, then make it fast Pay attention, make it last I can teach you after class Lesson one: don’t be shy Lesson two: look in my eyes Lesson three: do what feels right You’re gonna learn a lot tonight [Bridge — same male singer, intimate low chest voice] No books No notes Just your body answering mine No test No grades You can take this lesson twice Come here Right there Let me hear you say my name You came in inexperienced You won’t leave here the same [Breakdown — one male singer performs every question and answer] [Same male singer, deep spoken voice] Question one: Do you want me? [Same male singer, lower response] Yes. [Same male singer, deep spoken voice] Question two: Can you take your time? [Same male singer, lower response] Yes. [Same male singer, deep spoken voice] Final question: Are you ready? [Same male singer, lower response] Teach me. [Final Chorus — same male singer only, strong low masculine chant] I can teach you after class Show you slow, then make it fast Pay attention, make it last I can teach you after class Lesson one: don’t be shy Lesson two: look in my eyes Lesson three: do what feels right You’re graduating here tonight [Outro — same male singer, low spoken whisper] Class dismissed Unless you want Another lesson