Story Behind The Song
Saw it happen!
Song Description
bartender watches guy and girl exchange glances and almost have a relationship, but both are involved elsewhere, and the go home to spouse, unrequited
| Song Length |
3:22 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Unrequited Love, Love a Married Person |
| Similar Artists |
Norah Jones, The Dave Matthews Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
That's How It Starts
I was serving drinks in a cocktail bar.
She was with her friends
When their eyes met.
His wedding band showed up in the light.
Her engagement ring sparkled all night.
They were finding it hard to look away.
Moments like this - maybe all it takes.
Chorus
Second looks, that's how it starts.
Secret calls, whispers in the dark.
Special rendezvous to find.
Feelings getting hard to hide
Extra costs on the credit card.
"The working late excuse" - that's how it starts.
As the last song played, he brushed past her chair
And then she looked up
He smiled a touch.
I'd say what made him decide to go.
Was the thought of who he had at home.
She looked sad, but relieved when he had gone.
There wouldn't be consequences from.
Chorus
Second looks, that's how it starts.
Secret calls, whispers in the dark.
Extra costs on the credit card.
"The working late excuse" - that's how it starts.
Bridge
On some other night, I wonder if
He'd stop by her, not leave again.
And then in time they would have to explain.
Chorus
Second looks, that's how it starts.
Secret calls, whispers in the dark.
Special rendezvous to find.
Feelings getting hard to hide.
Second looks, that's how it starts.
Secret calls, whispers in the dark.
Extra costs on the credit card.
"The working late excuse" - that's how it starts.