"Funny Lovers"

I’ve never particularly liked this one, but lots of people have told me they do, so who am I to judge?

“Funny Lovers” on MelodyFusion

Funny Lovers

© 1988 Brian Hutzell

When I come home late, you’re right there waiting

You say that while I’m away, your heart is breaking

I explain, but it’s all in vain--you’re crying

I give up trying

Later, I find a note apologizing

I smile at the things you wrote; you said the right things

Little tiffs won’t hurt us if they’re passing

Our love is lasting

Something always pulls us through ‘cause we’re funny lovers

We’re laughing all of the time--wiping tears from our eyes

Takes a certain attitude, being funny lovers

To keep the humor aloft, the smiles we wear don’t come off

An indiscretion or two begins to surface

When you hear the news, your first urge is:

Call it off; this thing is not worth saving

But with persuading,

You agree to listen to me as I sincerely

Promise not to be so free philandering

That same day, I hear you say, “I love you,”

To I know not who

Something always pulls us through ‘cause we’re funny lovers

We’re laughing all of the time--wiping tears from our eyes

Takes a certain attitude, being funny lovers

To keep the humor aloft, the smiles we wear don’t come off

The fun never lets up; it’s never over

One episode will run fright after another

And it builds until the moment bedtime’s come

Something always pulls us through ‘cause we’re funny lovers

We’re laughing all of the time--wiping tears from our eyes

Takes a certain attitude, being funny lovers

To keep the humor aloft, the smiles we wear don’t come off

“Flapper”

Brian Hutzell

from Brand New Bouncing Suit