Vocal by Steve Stoeckel; clarinet: Guillermo Prado
Originally written for a musical, this song shows the influence of Paul McCartney (a throwback to his throwback songs on Beatles albums). We could call this some1920’s-style music for the theater. The rather inept protagonist here finally says what he should have said to begin with. We can all identify with him a little.
Having said that, I’d like to try to set the record straight.
It’s not too late, I hope – you must think I’m a dope –
Amazing how I seem to ramble on!
I didn’t mean it when I said thought that we should just be friends.
I should have told you how much I want to hold you,
And now I can’t remove you from my mind.
I love you – such a simple phrase.
I want you – what’s so hard to say?
I need you each and every day.
Yes, I love you!
I can’t believe it – I never thought I’d be in love again.
It’s such a tricky path; should I cry or laugh?
I guess no one will help make up my mind.
I adore you and that’s all that really matters in the end.
I know you think I’m crazy – at least a little hazy –
And now I can’t release you from my mind.
I love you – such a simple phrase.
I want you – is that so hard to say?
I need you each and every day.
Yes, I love you!
I have to go now; got to get up in the morning – can’t be late.
You know I hate to go – oh, I love you so –
Say you love me too, we’ll say goodnight!
I’m so glad that we finally managed to set it straight.
