I can see you standing there like you know what to do
You all think you know me but you haven’t got a clue
Well I can see you looking but you’re looking at the floor
No I don’t think I really care ‘cause you’ve paid at the door

And it’s not that I’m not the romantic type
It’s just that I like what I choose to like
And if you’d only take the time to look my way
If you would only take the time to see well I might let you stay

Well I know that you want something and you want it from me
Everyone says we’re the same but I just can not see
And I know what you're asking for 'cause I've just read the sign
Would paying once or maybe twice be really such a crime?

And it’s not that I’m not the romantic type
It’s just that I like what I choose to like
And if you’d only take the time to look my way
If you would only take the time to see well I might let you stay

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It’s not that I’m not the romantic type
It’s just that I like what I choose to like
And it’s not that I’m not the romantic type
It’s just that I like what I choose to like


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    ...Pyaing for sex..? I thought it was about a guy who likes what he chooses to like...oh dear...

    Great song though! Very 'different' lyrics...reminds me of the Undertones oddly enough.

    I_heart_lyricson May 05, 2007   Link

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