When we met I was eager I ignored every warning I should be ready somehow My dad was steady by now I think this is how it's meant to go Go If I would lie And say it feels right If I would just waste your time I want it just as much as you do But ooh When I close my eyes Oh it feels quite nice But I can't smell the roses round here Ooh In the cold half-light Why do I feel I've lied I can't smell the roses, not here We get jobs at the florist on the corner Fake CVs, our poor boss, we should have warned her I'll propose with a bouquet of plastic And you'll pack up your bags You'll say "I'm ready now" "I'm ready now" If you would lie and say it feels right If you would just waste my time I want it just as much as you do But ooh When I close my eyes Oh it feels quite nice But I can't smell the roses round here Ooh In the cold half-light Why do I feel I've lied I can't smell the roses, not here Ooh