Dear Friend

The flowers, the linen, the crystal I see
Were carefully chosen for people like me
The silver agleam and the candles aglow
Your favorite songs on request
Each colorful touch in the finest of taste
And notice how subtly the tables are placed
The music is muted, the lighting is low
No wonder I feel so depressed

Charming, romantic, the perfect cafe
Then as if it isn't bad enough
A violin starts to play
Candles and wine, tables for two
But where are you dear friend?

Couples go past me
I see how they look
So discreetly sympathetic
When they see the rose and the book
I make believe nothing is wrong
How long can I pretend?
Please make it right
Don't break my heart
Don't let it end, dear friend

I make believe nothing is wrong
How long can I pretend?
Please make it right
Don't break my heart
Don't let it end, dear friend