Words and Music by Dennis Livingston HIM Amazing, isn't it, that I should meet you in a condo complex for retired seniors. This was meant to be the tranquil season of my life. HER Amazing, isn't it, that I should meet you in a condo complex I had just moved into. Saw you at the pool with a glass of gin reading science fiction by Ursula LeGuin.* Interesting man, I thought. Here's where I begin the next adventure of my life. BOTH We talked a lot in the weeks ahead, sharing stories of the lives we had formerly led. HER The wife you loved till the day she died. HIM The proposals you got, was it three times a bride? BOTH We both love plays and the sound of rain, having dinner late at night, then a sip of champagne. We gravitate to people with a flair for wit. Amazing, isn't it? HER I've had a wonderful time in conversation with you, but I think you live too much in your head. I like you a lot and life is too short, How about a more delectable sport? Being together would be so much better in bed! HIM I don't know what to say, I'm kinda flustered. Hell, I've had the same thoughts, but could not express them. There's some things that aren't quite so easy to discuss. It's more than obvious I'm not a young man. Sure, my mind is strong, but, dammit,** how to put this? I may not perform as you might expect. There's a chance of trouble in getting, ah … HER Erect. HIM Not to exaggerate, but sex with me may turn out slightly less than boisterous. HER I think, my dear, that's the wrong concern. May I offer some advice I myself had to learn? What matters is, you're a special guy, a romantic at heart, with a gleam in your eye. Sex takes more time, so what's the rush? This is not, thank God, like a teenage crush. There are so many ways to give mutual pleasure. We could never exhaust such an endless treasure. HIM It's time to postpone what was the tranquil season of my life. HER A marvelous place that would be fun to begin … HIM … is rubbing scented oil on each other's skin. HER I think I'll put on nothing but a spray of perfume. HIM Have you noticed how much warmer it's become in the room? HER We could undress each other to admire the views. HIM Did I mention that I have a minor fetish for shoes? HER I'll wear an outfit that's red and slinky. We'll carry out experiments … HIM … I don't do kinky. HER I'll take my showers whenever you're free. HIM I can't help but notice mine is big enough for three. HER Tongues and fingers can do wonderful things. HIM Touch me where I ask, let's see what that brings. HER Of course, to be perfectly practical … HIM … one can always use pharmaceuticals. BOTH Bodies that feel like tired wrecks need not be deprived of the joy of sex. HER By the way, your health will benefit.** HIM Amazing, isn't … HER Amazing, isn't … BOTH Amazing, isn't it?   *Pronounce "Err-suh-luh Luh gwin" (with a hard "g"). ** This phrase is spoken.     © 2002 Hallmark Music Co.   Back to previous page Back to SONGS main page