I once was (for lack of a better word that escapes me at the moment) courted by a man named Bob. He couldn't understand why I wouldn't date him even though he was bringing me gifts (which I'd return); calling; stopping over; offering to take me grocery shopping so I didn't have to walk; etc. Bob was a nice guy who would ask me many times daily if I thought he looked OK; if I thought he were funny enough and handsome enough; etc. I spent more time reassuring him than actually conversing with him. When he finally took the...
I once was (for lack of a better word that escapes me at the moment) courted by a man named Bob. He couldn't understand why I wouldn't date him even though he was bringing me gifts (which I'd return); calling; stopping over; offering to take me grocery shopping so I didn't have to walk; etc. Bob was a nice guy who would ask me many times daily if I thought he looked OK; if I thought he were funny enough and handsome enough; etc. I spent more time reassuring him than actually conversing with him. When he finally took the hint that I was not ever going to be interested romantically, he got angry with me and yelled that I had led him on when I joked at work that "I need a man." He eventually forgave me and we remained friends during my college years, but the song made me think of Bob. I've tried to locate him online to see how he is (all he ever wanted was to have a girlfriend), but I've been unsuccessful. Anyway....sorry. Your post and the song brought his memory to the forefront.
Great song. To me, it's about fucking up all of your relationships but you need someone. Your insecurities destroy it.
And I can relate.
I once was (for lack of a better word that escapes me at the moment) courted by a man named Bob. He couldn't understand why I wouldn't date him even though he was bringing me gifts (which I'd return); calling; stopping over; offering to take me grocery shopping so I didn't have to walk; etc. Bob was a nice guy who would ask me many times daily if I thought he looked OK; if I thought he were funny enough and handsome enough; etc. I spent more time reassuring him than actually conversing with him. When he finally took the...
I once was (for lack of a better word that escapes me at the moment) courted by a man named Bob. He couldn't understand why I wouldn't date him even though he was bringing me gifts (which I'd return); calling; stopping over; offering to take me grocery shopping so I didn't have to walk; etc. Bob was a nice guy who would ask me many times daily if I thought he looked OK; if I thought he were funny enough and handsome enough; etc. I spent more time reassuring him than actually conversing with him. When he finally took the hint that I was not ever going to be interested romantically, he got angry with me and yelled that I had led him on when I joked at work that "I need a man." He eventually forgave me and we remained friends during my college years, but the song made me think of Bob. I've tried to locate him online to see how he is (all he ever wanted was to have a girlfriend), but I've been unsuccessful. Anyway....sorry. Your post and the song brought his memory to the forefront.