Moonlighting
Leo Sayer Lyrics

He sees her at the same time every night
Their meetings are consistent and planned out ahead of time.

At the Mexican discotheque
Their meetups are taking place at a specific location.

She gives him french kisses
There is an element of romantic attraction between them.

He gives her french cigarettes
They exchange tokens of affection.

They sit at the same table every time
Their relationship is routine and predictable.

The lights are low
The atmosphere of their meetings is romantic and intimate.

But their eyes shine
They are happy to be in each other's company.

Just digging the music
They enjoy the entertainment at the discotheque.

From those sweet soul bands
They are fans of the music playing at the discotheque.

She keeps him outta fights
She acts as a calming force in his life and prevents conflict.

Holds on to his hand
There is a deep level of intimacy and connection between them.

He whispers slowly 'tonight's the night'
They are planning something significant and meaningful for that night.

Months of planning so it's gotta be right
They have been anticipating this event for an extended period of time and want everything to go smoothly.

Under the table her bag is busting at the seams
She has packed everything they need for their planned event.

She made sure to bring everything
She is detail-oriented and thorough in her planning.

Moonlighting they're leaving everything
They are taking a risk and leaving behind their normal lives.

Moonlighting they're losing all their friends
They are taking a risk that will have social consequences.

Moonlighting it's the only way
This plan is the only solution they see to the problems they face.

It's frightening but it means they'll stay
Despite the fear and uncertainty, they are committed to each other and their plan.

Together they're gonna make it together
They believe that they will succeed by working together.

His blue Morris van is parked in an alley
They have a means of transportation that is hidden from view.

Just by Montague street
The location of the van is specific and identifiable.

His friend Eddie he did the respray
Their planning has involved others who are helping them.

So he couldn't drive it all last week
The van has been unavailable to them for a period of time.

And it cost most of the money
Their plan has required financial investment and sacrifice.

That he had saved up
The money used for the plan was hard-earned and carefully put aside.

To pay Eddie's receipt
Their expenses have been for necessary preparations for their plan.

But he figures it's worth it
The sacrifice and expense are justified for the sake of their plan.

Cause the disguise is a must
The van is important to their plan for the sake of concealment.

When they go missing
Their plan involves disappearing from their normal lives.

They're gonna look for the van first
The van will be a key element in tracking them down after they have disappeared.

She whispers slowly 'it'll be alright'
They provide comfort and reassurance to each other in the face of fear and uncertainty.

I took some cash from my building society
She has taken money from her financial institution without authorization.

And my monthly check came in just right
Her income has coincidentally arrived at the perfect time for their plan.

If only they knew they weren't giving it away
Her financial institution is not aware that she is using the money for their plan, rather than following the normal spending pattern.

9:15 Monday morning at the printing works
The time and place of their plan's fallout is specific and identifiable.

The boss notices someone's not clocked in
Their absence from their normal lives is being detected and will raise suspicions.

And the water department
Their disappearance is affecting people and departments across multiple areas of their lives.

Of the council offices has a message
Their plan is having unexpected consequences beyond their own lives.

That Mrs. Park's daughter is missing
Their plan has affected someone else's life in a significant way.

Meanwhile the Carlisle turnoff of the m6 motorway
The location of their escape route is specific and identifiable.

Drinking cold black coffee eating hot cup cakes
They are engaging in normal behaviors to blend in and avoid suspicion.

She stares at him with his beard unshaved
Their escape has caused them to forego their normal routines and personal grooming habits.

Wonders at his powers of staying awake
Their plan has required them to stay awake and alert for an extended period of time.

He whispers slowly 'you did just fine'
They provide comfort and reassurance to each other during the execution of their plan.

They shared the driving all through the night
They have a system of shared responsibility that allows them to take turns during their escape.

She laughs 'my mother will have lost her mind'
Their actions are creating chaos and confusion in the lives of people they have left behind.

We're only ten miles to Gretna
They have a specific endpoint for their escape.

They're three hundred behind
The people who are searching for them are still far away, giving them more time to escape for good.