$12 Cover Charge 2 Drink Minimum Love

I don’t ask who you are; You work at the bar
I never heard your name
From the tip of your nose to the cut of your clothes
We are the same
You never see me standing in line
But whether you know it or not - I know you are my
$12 cover charge, 2 drink minimum love

Meeting you would jinx it
I would never risk the danger
If I’m gonna keep you
I need to keep you a stranger

But in my mind you’re here with me, locked in cubicle three
No one knowing
My actions are morally sound. As long as you don’t know I’m around
I can keep going

You’ll never need to worry I’ll turn up on your door
The minute you notice me, it won’t work any more
Carry on my darling
If you never know I arrive
I can keep this feeling alive

I’m here every week. I watch you discreetly
From the mixing desk
Can’t hear what you’re saying - Some band is playing
But I can’t care less
I have to get this feeling tamed ‘cause I’m never gonna lose again
My $12 cover charge, 2 drink minimum love

When I pass the cash, I try to make your hand touch mine
So lightly
That innocent exchange will ease this brilliant pain
So slightly…

You’ll never need to worry about meeting my folks
Never have to try my cooking or laugh at my jokes
Carry on my darling
This is the most I can give
This is the best way to live