Love with an Asterisk

Song Length 2:48 Genre Jazz - Lounge, Blues - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Cool, Annoyed Subject General, Dysfunctional Relations
Similar Artists Ray Charles, Elvis Costello Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

People make the world go 'round
People need each other
People, people, people
People, I feel smothered!
I get claustrophobic when everyone joins hands
I love humanity; it's just people I can't stand

I love with an asterisk
No matter how hard I try
Love with an asterisk
Some restrictions may apply

They help me find my car-keys
They help me find my voice
Wish I didn't need them
But I don't have a choice
They give their all, but then they start to make demands
I love my friends; it's just company I can't stand

Except for you
For you are good and kind and sensitive and strong
Beautiful and confident when you're completely wrong

Love you with an asterisk
I am yours conditionally
Love you with an asterisk, darling
If you'll put up with me

I had a conversation
with the keeper of the clue
Said, "I get a lot of inquiries
from people just like you.
Seeing you in my mirror is harder than I'd planned.
I love humanity, it's just people I can't stand.

I love with an asterisk
Here's a little hint
Love you with an asterisk
Better read the fine print.

Love you with an asterisk, people
Better read the fine print."

Lyrics Nancy Rost Music Nancy Rost
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Penny Towers My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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