"I Am The Lonely"

I'm not one to believe in love at first sight
Take one look at a person and he's Mr. Right
I don't believe that's true.
Go right ahead and call me a cynic
Feel free to believe I belong in some kind of clinic
But maybe love isn't for everyone.
When I was younger, I used to believe
Now that I've grown, I realize I've been deceived
Things don't happen the way they do in fairy tales.
I am the lonely
The one and the only
Love just isn't for me.
Why can't you leave me alone?
Don't you see I'm fine on my own?
So just let me be.
I hate to admit but life has a funny way
Of changing the way you look at things someday
Of course, I won't let that happen to me.
It's true that I talk to you for hours on end
And in talking to you, I've made an awesome friend
But that's all I'll be, right?
My darkest secrets and deepest desires
Aching to be told, and put my heart on fire
Maybe .I'd feel safe telling you.
I am the lonely
The one and the only
Love probably isn't for me
Why can't you leave me alone?
Don't you see I'm fine on my own?
You're barking up the wrong tree.
A compliment, a bit of flattery
You can be clever, but you won't fool me
I've heard this song and dance before.
With every passing day and every passing breath
I marvel at the conversations we have, full of depth
This doesn't usually happen.
You might erode me down
Then take me out for a night on the town
But you'll never see me as more.
I am the lonely
The one and the only
I wish that love were for me
Why can't you leave me alone?
Don't you see I'm fine on my own?
.I just want a little company.
This damned emotion, I really hate to admit
That I'm afraid I'm beginning to feel it a bit
What is this feeling?
I'm seeing that when no one else is around
You're still there, and waiting, wanting to be found
And I kind of like that.
You really think I'm pretty? You think I'm smart?
You respect my work, my talent, my opinions, my art--
I'm not used to this.
I am the lonely
The one and the only
Will love ever be for me?
Why can't you leave me alone?
Don't you see I'm fine on my own?
What the hell is coming over me?
I bite my nails, nervously; in my seat I shift
I almost can't believe I'm actually about to do this
But stranger things have happened, I guess.
Question poised; you're waiting anxiously
"Would you like to go to a movie with me?"
I say, ".Yes."
I did it, I did it, I did it, oh my God
I'm still slightly doubtful-what if it's a fraud?
(Enough of this damned logic!)
I am the lonely
The one and the only
Yet you noticed me!
Please don't leave me alone
I'm fine but solitary on my own
Maybe this will work, you see
It's time to take a chance, time to do a dare
I just hope I don't wind up with cold feet and get scared
After all, I barely even know you
But there's something exciting about a first date
Hearing the magical words, "I'll pick you up at eight"
Is a new experience for me.
I did the right thing, the right answer I chose
After all, every thorn lies hidden beneath a rose
And I think I might like this.
I am the lonely
The one and the only
But something's captivated me.
Do anything but leave me alone--
I am so tired of being on my own!
And maybe this story ends happily-
We'll wait and see.