Natalie

Written by John Jackson

Natalie stops by the Starbucks and orders a tall latte

She’s wearing a hat and sunglasses, but that smile gives her away

She has to face that she’s recognized every day

She fills up the gas tank and drives downtown to her favorite gym

Aerobics, some light weights and dance class, and sometimes a quick swim

I pretend that she does it all for me

I know if I try to approach her, she’ll start to flee

I feel so confused about Natalie

I kneel when I’m refused by Natalie

But just before my hope is gone

She turns around and turns me on

Conceals and carries my heart away casually

It seems like each month there’s a new man, but they never stay too long

Too pretty, too stubborn, demanding…there’s always something wrong

No one knows more than I do about what she needs

A man of words and some pictures, not one of deeds

I’m going out of my head to get inside her mind

If I had a clue, I’d leave her mystery behind

I’d heal if I’d forget about Natalie

I’d steal my heart away from Natalie

But just before my hope is gone

She turns around and she turns me on

For real, I can’t escape from Natalie