Prince Charming Lyrics

Lyric discussion by drmartini 

Cover art for Prince Charming lyrics by Ben Folds Five

that is correct, this is a robert song and like their other great tune Amelia Bright, is only available as a bootleg from the reinhold messner tour. International orange has recorded a version of this, just as Hotel Lights (darren jesse's band) has played and recorded Amelia Bright.

I think this song is pretty clearly about a guy who is a lesser version of what he wants to be. he has the girl but then has these moments of conscience where he knows he's not treating her right and that there are all guys calling on her, whether it's in the bedroom or elsewhere. He can't take credit for the things she likes, he's just trying to be like those other guys. He's not the nicest dude, theres this prince charming out there with all these plans and knowledge for seducing women and it's killing him. "Don't bother me Prince Charming, I'm busy, I'm busy, I'm busy" but he can't drown out his conscience, he can't hide the fact that he knows she deserves better and that someday a Prince Charming will come along and wake her up to make her realize that.