That First Meeting, When It Was Easy To Laugh

 Man, I'm telling you now she was the best kisser ever

Though with her fingernails kept short 

I thought she was a Lesbian

When she introduced herself to the group 

                                               while staring at me 

                                               It piqued my curiosity

Then we found ourselves standing next to each other 

                                         By the stereo

It was one of those old fashioned credenza-looking ones, clunky and uncomfortable

She smiled and I smiled and we both laughed

She smiled and I smiled and we both laughed

Then she asked if I smoked and when I said no 

She said I hope you don't mind if I do

And I lied with my brightest smile and said 

I don't mind at all

And then I lied with my brightest smile and said

I don't mind at all

We talked for awhile and people we both knew 

                                        Stopped by and said 

Hey, do you two know each other?

I said no we don't and you're not making it any better

She said no we don't but we are trying to correct that oversight

Then we both stared out into the aether 

                                               While waiting for some privacy

She smiled and I smiled and we both laughed

She smiled and I smiled and we both laughed 

Then she lit up a cigarette and said I'm glad you don't mind

And I lied with my smile and said yeah it's cool you know 

I used to too

And then I lied with my smile and said yeah it's cool you know I used to too

The night turned into morning and the party 

                                  Turned into sober goodbyes

We talked about finding the birthday boy and saying 

                                             Happy birthday once again

It was a warm night and neither of us wanted it to end

Though both of us said we had to work in the morning

                              Me and my imaginary job

I walked the plank and asked for her number what the hell

She smiled and I smiled and we both laughed

She smiled and I smiled and we both laughed

When she handed me her number she said call her after three

And I lied and said I might be still at work 

                                 So it might be closer to five

And then I lied and said I might still be at work 

                                         So it might be closer to five