Nice Try Cupid

Verse

I told them they could have one evening.

One introduction. Nothing more.

They sent a photograph. I didn't check it.

I'd heard "He's different" once before.

You stood to greet me. I said, "Don't bother."

You said, "I've got to move my bag."

I said, "They tell you I'm difficult?"

You said, "They said you'd mention that."

Prechorus

I had a hundred ways to end it,

An early start, a sudden headache.

Then you said something worth an answer.

There went my chance to fake it.

Chorus

Nice try, Cupid!

You don't get the credit yet.

One good evening,

And a man who hasn't bored me senseless.

Don't start making speeches.

Don't start placing bets.

Nice try, Cupid!

I haven't cancelled Sunday yet.

Verse

You asked about the work I'm proud of,

Then disagreed with what I said.

I said, "You're brave for a first meeting."

You said, "Would you prefer I just said yes?"

I checked the time and missed your question.

You said, "Somewhere you need to be?"

I said, "I'm checking when the train leaves."

You said, "There's one at half past three."

Prechorus

My friends were asking for an update.

I turned the phone face down.

You said, "How badly am I doing?"

I said, "You're still allowed to talk."

Chorus

Nice try, Cupid!

You don't get the credit yet.

One good evening,

And a man who hasn't bored me senseless.

Don't start making speeches.

Don't start placing bets.

Nice try, Cupid!

I haven't cancelled Sunday yet.

Bridge

I hate the way they'll tell this story:

"We knew exactly what she needs."

As if they did the difficult bit—

Sat here and let somebody see.

You asked if I would do this over.

No audience. No friendly scheme.

I said, "You planning on improving?"

You said, "You planning on agreeing?"

Solo

Breakdown

Sunday.

Eight.

Pick somewhere they never go.

And if they ask?

You were awful.

You'd better let me tell them so.

Chorus

Nice try, Cupid!

Don’t get smug about it yet.

One more evening—

I’ve already picked the place.

Let them ask their questions.

Let them think they won.

Nice try, Cupid!

I’m seeing him when Sunday comes.

Solo

Outro

"They said you'd like him."

They say plenty.

"Are you seeing him?"

Sunday.