Lyrics

Here are the lyrics to one of my current favorite songs. It's by Melissa Etheridge and is called "I Want to Be in Love."

I have climbed the highest mountain
I have sailed across the sea
I have wrestled with my demons
And woke up with only me
I have been around the block
Three times maybe four
And I think I deserve just a little more

In front of total strangers won't you kiss me
Flowers for no reason but you miss me
Oh I want to be in love
You're standing on the doorstep in the rain
Cause you couldn't wait to see me once again
Oh I want to be in love

I have made some big mistakes
And I've paid a heavy price
I found a little peace between will and sacrifice
I have watched as all my dreams
Went walking out the door
And I think I deserve just a little more

I'm looking for a heart of gold
I'm looking for a hand to hold
A happy end
Strong and kind
Somewhere to rest my troubled mind

In front of total strangers won't you kiss me
Flowers for no reason but you miss me
Oh I want to be in love
On Tuesday light the candles bring me wine
Wednesday morning I won't get to work on time
Oh I want to be in love
Surprise me as I'm stepping off the plane
Take my hand as they play our song again
Oh I want to be in love

Not that I am in love right now or anything. I am very happy being on my own. The only thing that I really miss about being in a relationship is the feeling that someone will do anything and everything to make you happy and comfortable. Oh, wait--I've never actually felt that (well, not for a long period of time, and I was with the guy for years!!). That part about looking for the hand to hold, the heart of gold, and the resting the troubled mind really gets me every time.

I'm beginning to think that only about 2% of men are capable of making good mates. The other 98% are all about getting you into bed and using you. Wait--I'd say that 50% are like that, the other 48% will give you the impression that they are a "real catch" then show their asses at the first chance that they get. Me personally, I am much better off being alone right now. What's the point of looking for anything if I know in the end I'm going to get screwed???