As Lovers Go
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics

She said, "I've got to be honest, you're wasting your time if you're fishin' around here."
She suggests that it's a wasted effort to pursue her.

And I said, "You must be mistaken, I'm not foolin' this feelin' is real."
He clarifies that his feelings for her are genuine.

She said, "You've got to be crazy! What do you take me for? Some kind of easy mark?"
She questions his intentions and if he thinks she is someone to be easily won over.

"No, you've got wits, you've got looks, you've got passion but I swear that you've got me all wrong."
He acknowledges her good qualities but asserts that she misunderstands him.

"I'll be true, I'll be useful, I'll be cavalier, I'll be yours my dear, I'll belong to you if you just let me through."
He promises to be loyal, helpful, carefree, and devoted to her if she gives him a chance.

This is easy as lovers go so don't complicate it by hesitating.
He suggests that their relationship is straightforward and enjoyable and there's no need to overthink it or delay it.

This is wonderful as loving goes. This is tailor-made, what's the sense in waiting?
He emphasizes that their love is exceptional and made for each other, so waiting is pointless.

I said, "I've got to be honest, I've been waiting for you all my life."
He admits that he has long been searching for a love like hers.

For so long I thought I was asylum bound, but just seeing you makes me think twice.
He used to feel trapped and unable to love, but meeting her changed his mind.

And being with you here makes me sane. I fear I'll go crazy if you leave my side.
He feels mentally stable and happy with her by his side and worries about his sanity if she were to leave.

"You've got wits, you've got looks, you've got passion but are you brave enough to leave with me tonight?"
He acknowledges her good qualities but challenges her to take a risk and go with him tonight.