DARLING I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR
Birgit Barrett
V1
I’m caught between the closet - and the front door
My man’s about to scream, oh he ain’t laughing anymore
Everything seemed fine, until he set the date
The 'do' was at nine and now it's ten and we're late
I stare into the mirror feeling desperate and alone!
I’ve searched my whole wardrobe with a fine-tooth comb
Should I phone a friend to bring me something to loan
Oh I have nothing to wear! So now I’m staying at home!!
Chorus:
Darling I have nothing to wear
Now if you really love me like you say and you care
Could you just for a moment not think like a man
And start to make belief as if you understand
Oh, darling it’s official, I have nothing to wear
Now be a little beneficial – or start saying your prayers
If I were you i’d get met out of here
And find me something really nice to wear
V2
I just had to get that pair of jeans in ‘93
And now they’re tight as a vice-grip; slightly ripped at the knee
And the oversize t-shirt that says “hoola hawaii”
If anyone sees me in this, I swear I will die!!!
Ah, here’s that little black number – what was I thinking?
It must have been the washing that effected the shrinking
Did I really believe that I’d fit once again
Into that slinky halterneck I bought way back when?
Chorus
Bridge/V
Too short, too small, too tight for tonight
Too plain, too cute, too floral, too white
Too risky, too modest, too sexy, too flared
The mirror is a liar and my man’s running scared!
Does this make me look fat - do I look alright?
And may the good Lord help him if he’s telling a lie!!
But wait, what is this? Five other girls with my dress!?
This couldn’t have happened – oh, it’s simply a mess!
Chorus
Note : I sometimes do what I call motivational entertainment - at Ladies' functions/cocktail parties/bridal showers etc... a bit of talking and some of my songs inbetween. So, I write quite a few songs about girls' issues - which are very universal. I love to keep it tongue in cheek and enjoy this kind of work immensely.
Thank you for listening - especially if you're not a girl ;o)