john mellencamp
to m.g. (wherever she may be) [#]
I was watching a movie, the other night on TV The actress reminded me of you Her attitude, the way that she smiled She was doin' a part girl, like you used to do  I do believe you played it better If it wasn't better, it was just as strong I would've called you up on the telephone that night But somehow girl, it'd been all wrong  I heard you married a stranger In a horse and carriage that was covered with gold Well, you wanted to be different and still fit in I wonder if you feel different at all now that you're older  Hope you didn't lose that innocent laughter Oh, God I hope time didn't take that away All those junior high nights underneath the front porch light A good Catholic girl during the day  Oh oh oh, just watching the time grow Old enough to know that these memories can't hurt a thing Oh oh oh, just watching the time grow If I saw you today, girl, I wouldn't even know ya  Well, I know it wasn't that big of a love affair But boy, it sure seemed like one back then When I parlay the memories into their proper places I can see now, we were no more than friends  Ooh, your kisses sure tasted sweet But I guess any kiss tastes sweet at fifteen I just hope your touch is as warm to your ol' man As it seemed like it was to me  Oh oh oh, just watching the time grow Old enough to know that these memories can't hurt a thing Oh oh oh, just watching the time grow If I saw you today, girl, if I could be with you today I wouldn't even know ya