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You and Me

I can’t believe it. I’m back. After a long drought I’m back to some creative writing. I’m sitting here downloading songs and it just comes to me. I used to love that feeling of having inspiration strike and let it flow through you. After having said that, you’re really not going to like what I’ve written but this one speaks to me on a couple of levels.

It was inspired by 2 specific events that happened this week. One was by an action taken by Superman, which I really don’t need to discuss. I’m actually proud he took the step and – well, maybe pride is not called for, but – I’m happy for him.

The other event happened to me. Honestly, the actual event hasn’t happened but it’s been discussed. It’s only been discussed by one of the members of the event. Confused?

It’s about something I wish would happen, I’d like to happen but shouldn’t happen. Prepare your jaws to drop: it’s about an affair with a married woman.

{gasp!}

I know what you’re thinking. I can see that sly smile on your face. “I’ve done it before”, he says. “I know right where you’re at”, he says.

With that in mind, here is “All About You and Me” (p.s. – Superman, this is less about you than you think)



It makes perfect sense
It really does
It’s not about what it will be
It’s all about what it was

It’s totally filled with lies
That’s why it seems so real
It’s not about how it sounds
It’s all about how it feels

It’s almost like a dream
At least for me
It’s not about what you think
It’s all about what you see

You wake up, roll over and there I’ll be
Mistakes that will cost you, all of them free
You look up and wonder
The spell you were under
It’s all about you and me

It’s a practical fantasy
Someone else hurt
It’s not about the kissing
It’s all about dropping your skirt

It’s almost too funny
Us speaking like this
It’s not about the talking
It’s all about the kiss

It’s a primary challenge
It can’t be denied
It’s not about the passion
It’s all about someone who lied

You get up, call me and there I’ll be
Long distance missives, all of them free
You shake up your lifestyle
Because it’s been a while
It’s all about you and me

It makes perfect sense
If you’re asking me
It’s not about what it was
It’s all about what it will be

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