Parking Lot Romance

A Day Away

Here I am again and I've been waiting
I took my time and now I'm contemplating what to say to you, I don't know what to do
As you stand there my heart it starts to tear
The smell of coffee lingers in the air
I dress to impress cause these words won't do

We'll make a wish upon this star
We'll call the other ones what's yours is ours
We'll make a wish upon this star

I'm down on my knees and I'll ask you to dance
Hold my hand and just take a chance
And this could be our parking lot romance
I'll jump in the car and I just can't wait
This is the best yes, the best first date, I've ever had
I've ever had

But tell me why I can't hold this in
It takes control and I can't explain it
I've been feeling alone and frustrated for the night
I showed up at your house just around 8
What way to start our first date
I was late and there's no more room for excuses

We'll make a wish upon this star
We'll call the other ones what's yours is ours
We'll make a wish upon this star

I'm down on my knees and I'll ask you to dance
Hold my hand and just take a chance
And this could be our parking lot romance
I'll jump in the car and I just can't wait
This is the best yes, the best first date, I've ever had
I've ever had

Hey girl, remember all those things you said?
Hey girl, do you remember my name?
Now I'm gone
I'm gone

I'm down on my knees and I'll ask you to dance
Hold my hand and just take a chance
And this could be our parking lot romance
I'll jump in the car and I just can't wait
This is the best yes, the best first date, I've ever had
I've ever had


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    Wow I love how cute this "first date" song is. He's trying to hardcore to win her over and I love the idea of their love. its precious.

    Hannah Beeon May 11, 2007   Link
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    I love love love this song. So cute :]]

    thingone89on May 29, 2008   Link
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    i love how TRUE this song is. when most people go on their first dates, they try whatever they can to impress their date. he's really tryin here, the girl would be insane to reject ;)

    ps- probably one of the cutest songs i know.

    samantha.vulnerableon July 08, 2008   Link

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