Stephanie J. Block - Invention Lyrics

This evening has been swell, a first day in New York. You asked the proper questions, and used the proper fork.
You looked into my eyes. You were calm, polite, composed. You even bypasse my pet peeve and chewed with your mouth closed.
We paid the check, you walked me home, a sweet kiss at my door. And then came the big question, would I like to see you more?

Well, I shouldn't make a date without my book in front of me
Cause I'm always double booking which could cause catastrophe
And although it's never personal just merely oversight
I've ticked off many friends and with my mother had a fight
About my irresponsability and how it's downright rude
To be so absent-minded and show such ingratitude
As to not remember who and when and where I said I'd be.

But my mother is impossible and somehow doesn't see
That it's really lack of focus or there's too much on my mind
So that little things like name and dates get somehow left behind
In some file I cannot access in some corner of my brain
But I didn't mean to bring mom up or stand here and complain
For the simple point I'm trying to make despite the time it took
Is that I really can't do anything without my freaking book!

And I guess we would be remiss to not pay some attention
To the simple fact that both of us are busy did I mention?
I take a class in pottery and practical philosophy
Which mother finds indulgent but it's just my curiosity
About the world around me so that means without a doubt
That Tuesday nights and Friday afternoons are simply out
And I'm sure you have your conflicts and appointments you must keep
And then there's all the little things like laundry, food and sleep
Not to say that it's impossible and far from insurmountable
It's just that as two grownups we must always be accountable
For all the little details and demands upon our time
Which can sometimes seem ridiculous and make an uphill climb
Of our day to day existence like a race that can't be won
And all but just eliminate the time for any fun.

And I probably should mention, although maybe it's too soon
That I tend to be a little shy and hide in my cocoon
I really am the quiet type and what you call old-fashioned
For my physical affection for the one I date
Is rationed out in small amounts and over time it takes a while to bloom
And moving on to second base takes months so don't assume
That the speed of my libido has a thing to do with you
It's really just some Catholic crap that I'm still working through.

And there's there is the question which is open for debate
On whether I'm in any frame of mind to even date
I mean is it too soon after the last misadventure
To put myself through that kind of a sordid mess again?
Sure they say that time is healing and I truly feel of course
When one falls off the best advice is jump back on the horse
But the wounds are deep and slow to heal and even though I've tried
I sometimes feel I'm meant to be the bridesmaid not the bride!
Oh my God! I must be swimming in a red-wine sort of haze
I'm resorting now to metaphors and tired old cliches
You really must forgive me of it's far from illustrative
Of the normal sort of gal I am who's smart and so creative
This rambling's got to cease
For I know you must be weary
Of this seemingly ridiculous avoidance of your queary!!

So, I guess the simple truth, which defies all comprehension is, there was a quicker path to take than this prolongued invention
When you asked me for another date
It caused me to digress
I should've gotten to the point and simply answered: NO!

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