My Best Friend's Father
She walks out finally, in a little gold and red dress that hugs all of her curves.
“Tes?” She looks at me, confused, as the band starts playing.
“I’ve finally found the nerve to say
I’m gonna make a change in my life.”
The first words flow out, and we stare at each other as I continue.
“Starting here today
I surrender all my love
I never thought I could
I’m giving all my love away
And there’s only one reason that I would.
(And baby, it’s you)
The way you walk, the way you talk
The way you say my name and smile (Baby, you).”