You gave me a pet name which is not to say I like it  We met at a party not to say I was invited  You said love was just a lie  But I could tell that you were lying  And we almost figured out how we get along  And given time we find it strange to be alone  And you work in a hotel at the magazine concession  "Back in just five minutes" reads the sign above your station  Slip your profits in a bag  And you're looking up to the hour hand  And we almost figured out how we get along  And given time we find it strange to be alone and  You just forgot your one pet name for me  And all those promises you said you'd keep  And it's a lucky thing because that sentimental stuff doesn't suit you  at all  Waiting at the bus stop for just about an hour  Strategies for hangman, cat's cradle, origami  You say I'm OK for a guy  But I can tell that you are lying  And we've almost figured out how we get along  And given time we'll find it strange to be alone and  You just forgot your one pet name for me  And all those promises you said you'd keep  And it's a lucky thing because that sentimental stuff doesn't  You just forgot your one pet name for me  And all those promises you said you'd keep  And it's a lucky thing because that sentimental stuff doesn't suit you  at all