The Chair
Unexpected Connections: A Barstool Serenade
Lyrics
Well excuse me, but I think you've got my chair,
Expressing surprise that someone else is sitting in the speaker's usual chair.
No that one's not taken, I don't mind if you sit here,
Offering an available chair to the newcomer and indicating a willingness to share.
I'll be glad to share.
Reiterating the willingness to share the space and be accommodating.
Yea it's usually, packed here on Friday nights,
Noting that the place is typically crowded on Friday nights.
Oh if you don't mind could I talk you out of a light?
Politely asking for a light while engaging in casual conversation.
Well thank you, could I drink you a buy?
Expressing gratitude and extending an offer to buy the person a drink.
Oh listen to me, what I mean is can I buy you a drink?
Clarifying the intention to buy a drink for the other person.
Anything you please.
Offering to buy any drink of the other person's choice.
Oh you're welcome, well I don't think I caught your name,
Politely expressing welcome and indicating not knowing the other person's name.
Are you waiting for someone to meet you here?
Inquiring if the person is waiting for someone and expressing common ground.
Well that makes two of us, glad you came.
Expressing happiness that the other person came, creating a shared experience.
No I don't know the name of the band but they're good,
Acknowledging the presence of live music but not knowing the band's name.
Aren't they, would you like to dance?
Inviting the person to dance and complimenting the band's performance.
Yea I like this song too, it reminds me of you and me baby
Expressing liking a particular song and suggesting it reminds them of the listener.
Do you think there's a chance?
Expressing curiosity or hope about the possibility of a romantic connection.
That later on, I could drive you home?
Suggesting the idea of driving the person home later in the evening.
No I don't mind at all,
Receiving confirmation that the suggestion is acceptable.
Oh I like you too and to tell you the truth
Expressing mutual liking and honesty about the confusion regarding the chair.
That wasn't my chair after all.
Reiterating the liking and humorously admitting the initial mistake about the chair.
Oh I like you too and to tell you the truth
Reaffirming the positive feelings toward the other person and honesty about the chair confusion.
That wasn't my chair after all.
Concluding with humor that the chair wasn't initially the speaker's after all.
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