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The Awkward Romance

I saw you in the lunch room
when i threw away my tray
You looked so approachable
I didn't know what to say
I walked up next to you
then I looked on your plate
I saw mashed potatoes
I saw mashed, yeah
I think you know what I mean
I think you know
Mashed potatoes
I think you know what's ___ with potatoes
French Fries
I think you know what's after French
I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean
I think you know

I saw you at the State Fair
in line for the zipper
You looked so fresh for another con tripper
Weeks had passed, I prayed for a second chance
When the opportunity came, nothing changed

I think you know what I mean
I think you know
I think you know now
Mashed potatoes
I think you know what's ___ with potatoes
French Fries
I think you know what's after French
I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean
I think you know

I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean
I think you know what I mean

All I wanted to tell you
is how much you meant to me
I didn't wish to upset you
by sharing my heart so foolishly
(What I mean)
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
take it back
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
forever I will side my apologies
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
forever I will side my apologies
I wish I could take it back
I wish I could take it back
forever I will side my apologies
forever I will side my apologies


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    I know that the lyrics aren't totally correct, I transcribed this one by ear and I couldn't catch anything. If anyone has more correct ones and they'd like me to edit it just email me rotents@gmail.com Here's some information about the song from The Awkward Romance: blog.myspace.com/index.cfm

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