El Scorcho
Dashboard Confessional Lyrics

Goddamn you half-Japanese girls,
I can't resist the way half-Japanese girls captivate and intrigue me.

Do it to me every time.
They always have this effect on me, making me feel drawn to them.

Oh, the redhead said you shred the cello,
There's this rumor that the redhead mentioned, stating that you're an amazing cello player.

And I'm jello, baby.
It makes me feel jealous and insecure about my own talents and abilities.

But you won't talk, won't look, won't think of me.
You choose to ignore me completely, refusing to acknowledge or consider my existence.

I'm the epitome,
I represent the perfect example.

Of Public Enemy.
To you, I seem like someone you should avoid or see as an opponent.

Why you wanna go and do me like that?
Why do you treat me this way?

Come down on the street and dance with me.
I want you to come down from your high position and engage with me, connecting on a deeper level.

I asked you to go to the Green Day concert.
I invited you to accompany me to a Green Day concert.

You said you never heard of them.
You responded by saying that you have no knowledge of Green Day.

How cool is that?
I find it fascinating and appealing that you possess this level of uniqueness and individuality.

So I went to your room and read your diary.
Out of curiosity, I invaded your personal space and read your private thoughts in your diary.

"Watching grunge leg drop New Jack through a press table."
One entry in your diary described the thrilling act of witnessing a wrestling move involving grunge music and a person named New Jack.

And then my heart stopped:
At that moment, my heart skipped a beat.

"Listening to Cho Cho San 'fall in love all over again'."
Another entry revealed your emotions while listening to Cho Cho San, possibly expressing the desire to experience love once more.

How stupid is it?
It feels absurd and foolish.

I can't talk about it.
I find it challenging to discuss my feelings openly and honestly.

I gotta sing about it,
Instead, I choose to express my emotions through music and songwriting.

And make a record of my heart.
Through this record and album, I leave a documented testament of my emotional experiences.

Won't you gimme a minute?
Can you please give me a moment to share my thoughts and feelings with you?

Just come up to me,
Simply approach me and initiate a conversation or interaction.

And say hello to my heart.
Acknowledge the existence of my emotions and the vulnerability I have opened up to you.

For all I know you want me too.
Considering the circumstances, there is a possibility that you might have feelings for me as well.

Or maybe you just don't know what to do.
Alternatively, you could be uncertain about how to handle the situation or manage your own emotions.

And maybe you're scared to say,
Perhaps fear inhibits you from expressing your true feelings.

"I'm falling for you."
Your emotions might be leaning towards developing romantic feelings for me.

I wish I could get my head outta the sand,
I yearn to break free from my obliviousness and face reality.

'Cause I think we'd make a good team.
I believe that we have the potential to work well together and complement each other.

And you would keep my fingernails clean.
In a metaphorical sense, you would take care of the small, mundane tasks, allowing me to focus on more significant matters.

But that's just a stupid dream that I won't realize,
Sadly, it remains an unrealistic and impractical wish that I will never achieve.

'Cause I can't even look in your eyes without shakin'.
I feel so nervous and intimidated that I can't even maintain eye contact with you.

And I ain't fakin'.
To clarify, my anxiety and unease are genuine and sincere.

I'll bring home the turkey if you bring home the bacon.
I am willing to contribute and support our partnership, even in traditional gender roles, if you do the same.

I'm a lot like you so please.
I share many similarities with you, hence our potential compatibility.

Hello, I'm here, I'm waiting.
I am present and patiently waiting for a chance to connect with you.

I think I'd be good for you,
Based on my self-awareness, I believe I could positively impact your life and be a beneficial presence.

And you'd be good for me.
Similarly, I recognize the potential for you to positively influence and enrich my life as well.

I'm a lot like you.
Once again, I emphasize the similarity and resemblance between us.

I'm waiting.
I remain patient, anticipating a chance for us to connect and see if our similarities can be further explored.

I think I'd be good for you,
Continuing to express my belief in our compatibility and potential positive impact on your life.

And you'd be good for me.
Reiterating the mutual benefits and positive influence we could bring to each other's lives.