Velvet Booth Conversation

Last record turning

Half the room is gone

You danced near the back wall

Almost the entire night

I saw you leave the floor

And take the corner booth

Your friend went home early

You stayed to finish your drink

I ask if this seat's taken

You slide your coat away

Velvet booth conversation

Tell me why you stayed

Velvet booth conversation

We don't need the music loud

You came here for distraction

I came for something new

Velvet booth conversation

Now I'm talking with you

You say your name is Alice

You moved here three weeks ago

Your roommate brought you dancing

Then left with someone else

You haven't learned the city

Beyond your street and work

I draw three favorite places

On a napkin for you

Velvet booth conversation

Tell me where you'll go

Velvet booth conversation

Now you've got three roads

You came here for distraction

I came for something new

Velvet booth conversation

Now I'm staying with you

You circle one small café

And write Saturday beside it

Then fold the little napkin

And place it in your bag

Velvet booth conversation

Saturday at three

Velvet booth conversation

You already agreed

No crowded floor between us

No guessing what to do

Velvet booth conversation

I'll be waiting there for you

The last record finishes

We leave through separate doors