From the recording Doesn't Play Well With Others
Notes; I never know if I should tell the story about this songs origins, but hey, I'm not proud, or subtle, so what the hell, here we go. I was reading a magazine on the throne one day in the house in Kells and suddenly the line about "your sweetheart ain't your sweetheart" etc appeared in my brain and I was SO excited about the play on words that had to run down the stairs and sing the chorus I'd just made up to Amanda and Amy who were in the kitchen (confirming, I had finished my business first, washed hands etc).
However. It took a long time for me to find a story that did the chorus any justice. I don't normally have to deliberate too much on song lyrics but this one probably caused me more consternation than any other. So, in effect, this was started in about 2014 and finished in 2019!
Lyrics
Sweetheart (c.carry) © 2019
Times been moving, but somethings been on his mind
His eyes are distant yet something shines behind
He gets a phone call, he has to take it outside
"It's just work" he says but he's trying to hide
And then you'll see that thousand yard stare
And you'll wonder if his heart belongs elsewhere
You pick up the clothes that lie across the floor
A piece of paper falls out, a number ending in four
And when you see that thousand yard stare
Then you realize his hearts no longer there
Chorus
You ain't the sweetheart that your sweetheart is thinking about tonight
No, you're not the one
You ain't the sweetheart that your sweetheart's thinking about tonight
But he's the sweetheart, your sweet heart is thinking about
You ain't the sweetheart that your sweetheart is thinking about tonight
No, you're not the one
You ain't the sweetheart that your sweetheart is thinking about tonight
But he's the sweetheart, your sweet heart is thinking about
Bridge
How can you smile right through those tears
Have you even something left to save
You cast your mind back, a million years ago
When he swore he'd never ever ever let you go
The house is quiet, the kids are out with your friend
You've got that red dress on but is there something here to mend?
The I love you's aid through a mumble, your head is spinning
As your world starts to crumble, because, because
Chorus