Dyslexic Heart

Paul Westerberg

You shoot me glances and they're so hard to read
I misconstrue what you mean
Slip me a napkin and now that's a start
Is this your name or a doctor's eye chart?

I try and comprehend you but I got a dyslexic heart
I ain't dying to offend you, I got a dyslexic heart

Thanks for the book, now my table is ready
Is this a library or bar?
Between the covers I thought you were ready
A half-angel, half-tart

I try and comprehend you but I got a dyslexic heart
I ain't dying to offend you, I got a dyslexic heart

Do I read you correctly, you need me directly
Help me with this part
Do I date you? Do I hate you?
Do I got a dyslexic heart?

You keep swayin', what are you sayin'?
Thinking 'bout stayin'?
Or are you just playing, making passes?
Well, my heart could use some glasses

Are you stayin'?
What are you sayin'?
Well are you swayin'?
Are you just playing, making passes?
Well, my heart could use some glasses

I try and comprehend you, I got a dyslexic heart
Do I read you correctly, I need you directly
Help me with this part
Do I love you? Do I hate you?
I got a dyslexic heart?


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    This song is about how hard it is to connect with members of the opposite sex. The eternal mystery of the fairer gender. Is she saying what she's thinking, or something else? Is she waiting for me to say something? What does she mean by that? I don't know what to say. Why is she just sitting there? I hope she's not bored. I keep reading this menu over and over again, acting like i'm deep in thought over my dinner selection just so I won't be forced to talk in this uncomfortable atmosphere... etc etc etc.

    Ahh, WOMEN!! Us men will never understand...

    bradleybon December 18, 2004   Link

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