looking for hints

you’ll find you said too much
she’ll say its not enough
she’ll ask you who you are
you’ll never get that far
the old school line just makes me wince
looking for answers...shoulda been looking for hints

you’re playing run and hide
she sits alone inside
you’re reaching for the door
what did you come here for?
she’s asking you to share the rent
looking for answers...shoulda been looking for hints

i’ll tell you what i need
let’s see if you agree
there’s always someone else
or whiskey on the shelf

she wants to hold you down
you’ll spin her round and round
she wants a man so true
instead she’s stuck with you
she’s begging you to make some sense
looking for answers...shoulda been looking for hints

you think i sit at home
wait by the telephone
don’t hold your breath i say
i’d be here anyway
don’t pretend you know what i meant
looking for answers...shoulda been looking for hints

don’t give me books to read
i like the life i lead
it’s filled with mystery
and hours of contempt

you’re going out tonite
i hope he’s mister right
his hand against your skin
go on...invite him in
i can’t believe the time i spent
looking for answers...shoulda been looking for hints

Jon Houlon, Hillside Blue Music, 2001