INTRO
Alright, turn the beat up a bit
We're going to get sentimental on this one
CHORUS
Yeah, said I want you in my life
From the second I saw that smile on your face
You were perfect in my eyes
So I say "thank you" to the Universe
For this gift and this cursed surprise
But it seems like a shame when we play these games
With no end to the rain in sight, and it's like
Yeah, said I want you in my life
We can just be friends, we can play pretend
We can keep the convo light
We don't have to talk about politics or aliens
Even though that's what I like
We can go for lunch, I'm just a normal guy
And I'm not really that impolite
VERSE 1
It's been a long time
Since I came around the corner
Saw you smiling and it caught me by surprise
Wished you were all mine
I saw the sign and so I followed it
Found myself in everything around
We made the sun shine, the birds fly
And see, somehow you made your way into like every single rhyme
Don't be so shy, it's called a muse (Haha)
And that's why you find it entertaining when I share my views, it's like
Summer came, took you away
I worked on myself
I'd say I'd see you again in the Fall
I sure did, but I still tripped up, so lame, ah
Just another song, and it's dedicated to you
But I don't really care if you listen or if you do not
I'll still rock, I'll still talk
I'm still thankful to the Universe for these thoughts
CHORUS
Yeah, said I want you in my life
From the second I saw that smile on your face
You were perfect in my eyes
So I say "thank you" to the Universe
For this gift and this cursed surprise
But it seems like a shame when we play these games
With no end to the rain in sight
And it's like
Yeah, said I want you in my life
We can just be friends, we can play pretend
We can keep the convo light
We don't have to talk about politics or aliens
Even though that's what I like
We can go for lunch, I'm just a normal guy
And I'm not really that impolite
VERSE 2
Yeah, and when it's all said and done
We're standing in the same place where we'd begun
You do the math, I divide you from your ex, add the sum
Three take away two, think you know I'm the one
I want the whole pie so don't try
And girl, if you don't mind, I'll take a stroll by
Went almost my whole life without someone smiling so wide
So damn, why you acting so shy?
I'd ask Dave, but…
Then life took you away
I tripped over words, what to say?
I told myself I'd see you again
It hasn't happened yet expect that time in the car
I passed you, honked my horn, and I disappeared from view
But I don't really care if you saw me or if you did not
I won't stop, I'll still rock
I'm still thankful to the Universe for your smile
BRIDGE
There's always space for a flame
For a way to get the words out
For me, for you, for all, for love, for love
CHORUS
Yeah, said I want you in my life
From the second I saw that smile on your face
You were perfect in my eyes
So I say "thank you" to the Universe
For this gift and this cursed surprise
But it seems like a shame when we play these games
With no end to the rain in sight, and it's like
Yeah, said I want you in my life
We can just be friends, we can play pretend
We can keep the convo light
We don't have to talk about politics or aliens
Even though that's what I like
We can go for lunch, I'm just a normal guy
And I'm not really that impolite
OUTRO
Well I guess that was only kind of cheesy
I told you it was gunna be sentimental
Mindseed, 2022
Told you
See you around
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