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 right