From the recording Doesn't Play Well With Others

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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