Unfamiliar World
Skunk Jugglers
Dating Etiquette · Romance after Prison · Alternative Rock
#CHORUS
What an unfamiliar world
I’ve woken up in
Expressing physical attraction
Has become a deadly sin
Whirlpool of twisted etiquette
In which I’ve been hurled
Can’t break the ice, too high of price
Unfamiliar world
Can’t break the ice, too high of price
Unfamiliar world
#VERSE
I have to watch my every move
Can’t afford to cause a scene
Out of circulation fourteen years
Bad, bad boy—know what I mean
Can’t escape this ankle bracelet
Don’t dare touch a gun
Now they say, “Don’t flirt, don’t chase a skirt”
I’ve done my time, it’s time for fun
#PRE-CHORUS
So, here I sit savoring a piece of pie
Best taste of freedom since I got outside
#CHORUS
What an unfamiliar world
I’m living in
When did this campaign
Against romance begin
They warned us things have changed
But it’s bizarre what I’ve observed
Asking for a date, might seal my fate
Unfamiliar world
Can’t break the ice, too high of price
Unfamiliar world
#BRIDGE
I see your named badge says, “Monique”
If I say, “Hello,” will you even speak
Or will you tell your manager, “Call the cops”
Then laugh as I’m dragged from this coffee shop?
Three days of freedom, all I’ve had so far
Had my first beer and first cigar
But I can’t screw up, gotta play it cool
Can I introduce myself, or is that breaking a rule?
#INSTRUMENTAL
#VERSE
Well, my words came out
More jumbled than intended
Started sweating bullets
Thinking she’d be offended
Then she said, “I saw your LoJack
And I thought you looked fine
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine”
#PRE-CHORUS
So, here I sit, Monique, smiling up at you
Romance of former yard dogs starting to brew
#CHORUS
What an unfamiliar world
I’m living in
Fourteen years without love
But tonight, love might win
Got a connection with Monique
I’m dying for some more pie
And she’s obviously okay
With a recycled guy
Like a bizarre Hallmark movie
Ex-con guy, ex-con girl
Cleaned my slate, first week, first date
Unfamiliar world
Holding hands, ankle bands
Unfamiliar world
Heading straight into disaster
Unfamiliar world
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