The Here & Now

Girls don't see the seasons change
When they've got closets to rearrange
And a boy in their heart
Who lights up the dark when things go wrong
And birthdays are wasted on the few
Who found someone to sing 'em a song or two
Way down by the water
With the bottle he brought of something strong

Princess, listen for the sound
Of a prince left in the lost and found
And what's a girl to do
When he's gazing up at you
With those eyes that compromise the here and now

They say chivalry is dead
And that the good guys are hanging on by a thread
Well, I say good riddance
'Cause the roses and the ribbons take their toll
Flowers only go so far
If she won't tell you where the demons are
And this shining armor
Can't illuminate the harbour of her soul

Princess, listen for the sound
Of a prince left in the lost and found
And what's a girl to do
When he's gazing up at you
With those eyes that compromise the here and now

Whether hazel like the heels that kill your feet
Or dark like the hour drive back home
Blue like the glowing screen
Of short replies and quick goodbyes
And messages you've left him at the tone

Princess, listen for the sound
Of a prince left in the lost and found
And what's a girl to do
When he's gazing up at you
With those eyes that compromise
The petty lies, poorly disguised
And the fleeting, unreceding
Here and now