To M.G. (Wherever She May Be)

La la la I was watchin' 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 at night But somehow, girl, it's been all wrong 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 Wonder if you feel different at all, now that you're older Hope you didn't lose that innocent laughter Oh God, hope time didn't take that away All those junior high nights underneath the front porch light A good Catholic girl durin' the day Oh, just watchin' the time grow Old enough to know that these memories can't hurt a thing Oh, just watchin' 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, 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, just watchin' the time grow Old enough to know that these memories can't hurt a thing Oh, just watchin' the time grow If I saw you today, girl, if I could be with you today I wouldn't even know ya