Get Your Way
Cullum Jamie Lyrics

Dinner at 8, that sounds fine,
I suggest dinner at 8 o'clock and you agree.

I spose it means you'll turn up round 9,
However, I think you will come at 9 o'clock instead.

Bought a bunch of flowers just for her,
I purchased a bouquet of flowers for my date.

She says the burden's on the receiver,
She explains that receiving gifts can be a burden.

I opened the door and you walked in,
As I open the door, you enter the room.

The scent of wild jasmine,
The fragrance of wild jasmine permeates the air.

The room seemed to freeze in time,
The room appears to become motionless as you enter.

My regular table will be just fine,
I suggest sitting at my usual table.

Radiant and elegant you might be,
You look gorgeous and sophisticated.

But your concentration is so go-lightly,
However, you are easily distracted.

Both of your eyes reflect the room,
Your eyes reflect the surroundings.

You really think you own the room,
You seem to have an arrogant attitude.

So what game shall we play today?
Let's choose a game to play.

How about the one where you don't get your way?
Let's play a game where you can't have everything your way.

And even if you do, that's OK,
But if you still win, it's alright.

Try to pick it up, I'm reading the signs,
Please try to understand, I am paying attention to what's happening.

It's turning out to be a real good time,
This evening is becoming very enjoyable.

Now who'd have thought that entertainment,
Who would have expected that we could have such fun?

Lies in the winter of our discontent,
Entertainment comes from finding joy in difficult situations.

We sit at the table, face to face,
We sit across from each other at the table.

Queen takes pawn check on, check mate,
A chess reference, as I make a strategic move.

I feel your foot brush against my leg,
I notice your foot touching my leg.

I'm not that easily led,
I won't be easily influenced or manipulated.

You flutter your eyes and touch your hair,
You flirt with me by batting your eyelashes and touching your hair.

I have to say that it is kinda unfair,
I point out that you are playing unfairly.

Now let me tell you baby what's in store,
Let me explain what will happen next.

You win the battle but I'll win the war,
You may win the small battles, but I will ultimately emerge victorious.

This has been fun, I suppose,
I admit that the evening has been enjoyable.

Although my feelings are all juxtaposed,
However, my emotions are in conflict.

Truth be told I'm as fickle as hell,
To be honest, I can be unpredictable.

But a gentleman never kisses and tells,
But I won't reveal any intimate details about tonight.

So what game shall we play today?
Let's choose another game to play.

How about the one where you don't get your way?
Let's play a game where you can't always have things your way.

And even if you do, that's OK,
But if you still win, it's alright.