Story Behind The Song
Saw the title in a novel, pictured it as a country song but my brother Doug heard it as Broadway!
Song Description
Even in our life isn't a romantic comedy, we've still got a lot going for us. It sounds like a problem-defining song from a musical that hasn't been written (yet). Maybe a little Sondheim flavor, if I may be so bold.
| Song Length |
5:34 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Engaging, Moving |
Subject |
Gourmet Food, Vegetables |
| Similar Artists |
Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr. |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
NOT A ROMANTIC COMEDY
We didn't meet on the radio
We've never been to Paris
There's nothing laughable about losing a job
At times you must think...I didn't sign up for this
In the movies they all have perfect lives
Perfect husbands and perfect wives
All their problems have resolution
Every debt they owe shows restitution
But this is?
chorus
Not A Romantic Comedy
You're too stressed to be that sexy
I'm too tired to be that funny
This is Not A Romantic Comedy
But it's not a tragedy
The smile turns up more than it turns down
We share the role of melancholy clown
And we're happy with the life we've got?
Even if it's Not A Romantic Comedy
Some days we yell at the kids too much
They always want the latest craze
And they're much too young to understand
Why they get more love than Nintendo games
But you're not Meg and I'm not Tom
We're not superman and super mom
The house is a mess, the yard could use a mow
If we don't have guests -- no one will ever know
So this is?
chorus
bridge
We knew what we were doing when we began
In our own small world with big dreams back then
But exacerbations lead to giving up
On expectations that just aren't living up
So this is?
Chorus with:
You may stressed but you're still sexy -- and I'm occasionally funny -- no, it's not?
Words & music by Bruce Irving and Doug Irving © 2002