Basia - Third Time Lucky

First one--it's a shock A second helping--not good enough Third time lucky--and you've arrived! If you have any doubts then try once more... Maybe i was too impressed... He flattered--i was blushing He found my _joie de vivre_ so cute and rather touching Himself so upwardly mobile, so cerebral, clever Could i ever live up to his dreams Or would i like to play a part in his scheme? I don't think so... I have my plans and brave ambition Knowing no bounds, no inhibitions 'nd i'm aware there's a lesson in every fall So next time i'll get closer First one--it's a shock A second helping--not good enough Third time lucky--and you've arrived! If you have any doubts then try one more time Later i met a boy whose inner life was his true passion We did connect in an exploratory fashion He claimed what tie us to this mortal coil we should sever Could i ever live up to his dreams Or would i like to play a part in his scheme? Oh i fear not... I have my plans and brave ambition Knowing no bounds, no inhibitions 'nd i'm aware there's a lesson in every fall So next time i might get it righ