A fast-paced folk duet adaptation of the original jazz number “Table for Two... and Trouble.”

In this cheeky, boots-thumping version, a male and female voice swap flirtation and fire across a dinner date that turns delightfully disastrous. Set to pub stomp and fiddle flair, it’s a ballad of charm, challenge, and spilled pints — where no plan survives the first course.

[LYRICS]

Careful where you sit, mate — some courses come with claws.

You walked in late, all lips and flame,
I stood up straight, forgot me name.
You ordered red, your eyes caught mine—
I knew right then, this ain’t just wine.

You lost your tongue, I cracked a grin,
You brought the nerves, I brought the sin.
You tugged your tie, I crossed my leg
You blinked twice fast, I made you beg.

Table for two... and trouble,
We toast, we tease, we double.
We sip, we scheme, we steal the show,
Who pays? Who stays? Ah, let it flow!

You tapped your heel, you tossed your hair,
This meal was war, not silverware.
You asked for spice, I braced for heat,
You stirred the pot, I missed my beat.

You tossed your jokes, I raised the stakes,
You slipped, I danced through all your fakes.
You called it charm, I called it game,
This supper came with no true name.

Table for two... and trouble,
We burn through rounds, no bubble.
We laugh too loud, the glasses clink,
No time to breathe, no time to think.

You brought the fire.
I brought the match.
You cracked my calm —
I struck the latch.
You called it fate.
I called it flair.
You kicked my chair.
You liked the dare.

I said dessert?
You said, "Why not?"
I spilled the pint,
You kissed the spot.
I called for more,
You leaned in close—
And down we went, from tease to toast.

Table for two... and trouble!
We danced, we dashed, no double.
The tab was steep, but worth the thrill—
We never split, but oh, we spill!

Next time... dine with your guard down, hun.
And don’t forget — dessert’s just begun.

Table for Two... and Trouble - Neo Folk Duet Adaptation (Lyrics Below)

I’ve always lived at the crossroads of music and poetry — where feeling becomes form, and melody turns memory into meaning. Whether it’s a lingering jazz note, a well-placed rhyme, or a shift in tempo that tells a deeper story, I’m drawn to that quiet magic where art reflects life with a little more style.

My roots are in classic music — the kind that doesn’t chase the moment but lingers with you long after the last note. Over time, that love expanded into poetry writing and jazz — especially the kind that swings, speaks, and smirks all at once. Jazz, to me, isn’t just a genre; it’s a personality. A conversation. A little tilt of the head and a grin that knows more than it says.

When I set out to create an album, it’s rarely just a collection of songs. I approach it like a personal playlist — one that drifts and flows as if the entire tracklist were one long, uninterrupted piece. Each track leans into the next, shifting mood, pace, or voice, but always carrying the same thread of feeling. I want you to listen the way I do — not as a shuffle of moments, but as a cinematic arc. One breath that lasts an hour.

Lyrically, my work is rooted in lived experience. Sometimes it’s obvious. Other times it’s just the skeleton of a memory, dressed up in wit, irony, or longing. I draw from real-life events, then let the poet in me twist, stretch, or sweeten them to taste. Depending on the tone of the album — playful, romantic, nostalgic, or something in between — I try to keep the emotional truth intact while giving it a fresh coat of creativity. A little humor where it fits. A deeper dive where it hurts.

My newest jazz album continues this tradition — short-lined swing tracks, conversational duets, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling. It’s an homage to late-night alleyway ballads, rooftop serenades, and train station goodbyes — all bound together with a sense of charm and cohesion. Each song is its own little scene, but together they tell a story — one you can revisit with each replay.

Thanks for stopping by my profile. I hope you find something that earns a spot on your repeat-play list — a melody, a lyric, or a moment that feels like it was written just for you.

Table for Two... and Trouble - Neo Folk Duet Adaptation (Lyrics Below)

Dikheel Aldikheel