Bedroom Talk

The Starting Line

I got the talk when I was younger and I understood
As I recall they hadn't mentioned this at all.
My heart was racing like a sprinter
That tripped and fell
In love with a girl just for tonight and that's all

I've got big, big plans
And they've got to mean something more than just once
I just don't know what I want

I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married and you're all mine now
Tonight is the night we've been waiting for all our lives
Or maybe for just tonight

I got the call when I was older and I understood
If it happens then it happens and that's all
My arm's the hose and you're the fire out of control
And I've got to put you out before there's nothing left at all

I've got big, big plans
And they've got to mean something more than just once
I just don't know what I want

I'm gonna tear your ass up like we just got married and you're all mine now
Tonight is the night we've been waiting for all our lives
Or maybe for just mine
So get your ass up 'cause you're in no hurry like I am now
I'm getting older and older all of the time
Or maybe for just tonight

...And the next part is the hardest
To admit and explain but I've got to get it right
She said "I'll chew you up and spit you out like all them
I'm gonna put you right back in my mouth you're gonna stay like that for now
I will always love you.."
I said I tore your ass up like we just got married and your all mine now
Tonight is the night we've waiting for all our lives...


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Bedroom Talk Lyrics as written by Matthew Watts Kenneth Vasoli

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    he has said it in MORE than one interview that has been POSTED on THIS page that this song is NOT about a one night stand!

    beatingheartsbaby94on April 12, 2009   Link

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