Wide Awake and Smiling Songtext
von Ellington

If i had the guts to say i love you, I′d tell you as quickly as i could.
Honestly, don't be so upset about this, I′d turn the car around if i could.
We all look the same under these bright lights but you're shining brighter every day.
You illuminate more than i ever could and make me want to change my ways.

She said it' not hard to fall in love, the hardest part is proving that love
is what you wanted and what you′ll need for the rest of your life. so i said.

Wide awake and smiling, i didn′t want us to break i wanted you just to stay
but it's been raining out all night and I′m tired but still trying to love you!
for what it's worth, i still care!


She said "I heard about your trip interstate and how much you wish you′d
stayed there with the nicer girls because they've got lovely smiles."
I guess my intelligence lacked when i made a speech about wanting you back.
I slurred the words as if absurdley they weren′t meant to be said.
I took a drink and closed my eyes and took you straight to bed and suddenly
i feel nothing but regret, i made love before falling in it...

Wide awake and smiling, i didn't want us to break i wanted you just to stay
but it's been raining out all night and I′m tired but still trying to love you!
for what it′s worth, i still care!

You make your move, she questions it.
your only young once you've only got one shot at it!
It′s kinda cute and funny how we fall in love but never work it out.
I've been up here doing what i can to get down.
I′ve been inside doing what i can to get out but it's clear
that I′m here waiting to be yours but he's here!

Wide awake and smiling, i didn't want us to break i wanted you just to stay
but it′s been raining out all night and I′m tired but still trying to love you!
for what it's worth, i still care!