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Social Butterfly, Country Bumpkin

from Adaptations to a Modern Age by Scott Steven Erickson

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I am a social butterfly, I'm also a busy bee
And though I try not to be careless, I am carefree
And I'm sorry, but I cannot be the man of your dreams
But if it's any consolation, I can be me

Long ago, I gave up on my delusions of Mr. Right
Because all the good he did was to render me blind
To the admirable qualities in those who were right before my eyes
But didn't reach the perfection of my unobtainable prototype

I can be a city mouse, but I'm more a country bumpkin
I'd like to live in a quaint little house lined with tomatoes and pumpkins
But no matter where, I'm happiest when you are by my side
Even though we don't quite match each others' fantasies of Mr. Right

In many ways, we have contrary perspective of the world
And differing opinions of where our lives should unfurl
But over all, the overlap is vastly similar
Our reflection in each others' eyes is quite familiar

Goldfish and elephant both describe my memory
Though I yearn for moderation, I still end up with extremes
But luckily you seem to know how to balance me out
You dig down to the root of what my bias is about

To be honest, you're probably the closest match I've found yet
Your qualities compliment mine more than anyone I've met
And I sure am glad I gave up on my delusional prototypes
Because you're so much better than that asshole, Mr. Right!

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from Adaptations to a Modern Age, released August 25, 2013

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