[Verse 1]
When two effort factors come together as one
We call them States, and the learning's begun
Weight plus Time makes the Rhythm State flow
Space plus Time gives us Time State to know
Weight plus Space creates Flow State so bright
Three combinations that feel just right
[Chorus]
States are two, Drives are three
Effort factors in harmony
Float and punch, glide and slash
Dab and wring, flick and press
Eight basic actions we can express
States are two, Drives are three
[Verse 2]
Now when three factors unite in a dance
We call them Drives, they're our Action advance
Weight, Time, and Space working hand in hand
Eight basic movements throughout the land
Light or strong, quick or slow
Direct, indirect, watch them flow
[Chorus]
States are two, Drives are three
Effort factors in harmony
Float and punch, glide and slash
Dab and wring, flick and press
Eight basic actions we can express
States are two, Drives are three
[Bridge]
Float is light, sustained, indirect
Punch is strong, quick, direct
Glide moves light, sustained, and straight
Slash is strong, quick, indirect fate
Dab goes light, quick, and true
Wring is strong, sustained, askew
Flick is light, quick, off the path
Press is strong, sustained, direct math
[Chorus]
States are two, Drives are three
Effort factors in harmony
Float and punch, glide and slash
Dab and wring, flick and press
Eight basic actions we can express
States are two, Drives are three
[Outro]
Remember the rule, it's easy to see
Two make States, three make Drives with glee
Eight actions dancing in perfect form
Laban's wisdom keeps movement warm