{novel}
lyrics & music by peter c marinari 3.20.99 & 3.28.99
jeans faded like the pencil marks from when i first wrote about you/ walk right in just like you own the place; it's only my heart/ if i turn my back i'd get to talk about you/ if i face you i'd just tear myself apart//
i feel trite like a grimy romance novel/
but i feel strong as the world beneath my feet/
your a problem only when i try to solve you/
you an issue when my record|heart skips a beat/ // /
if you had come in looking for some shelter/
i'd have gladly thrown my body on your fire/
cause even here i can feel the swelter/
as i resist your warmth and try to play my part//
but i feel dirty like a romance novel/
as i turn and steal a glance of your face/
i'd trade myself for a newer super model/
because you i never would replace/ // /
i saw you there about to walk right past me/
and i looked away as nonchalantly as i could/
if i met your gaze i would've melted into the floor/
and if i passed you would not have understood//
but i feel cheap like a romance novel/
as i walk away pretending i don't care/
but i'd gladly turn around and look right through you/
so i wouldn't have to pretend you weren't there/ // /