I hesitate to say I was bait for you   Could that be something that you all would do   I'd be lying if I did now say I wasn't intrigued   But timing is everything here   And for the moment the 'we' is reprieved      But as I watch the girl unfold before my eyes   I discover that I like her      Would you please get our from under my skin   For I can't begin this yet   And I don't know what my intentions are   They're speaking in a different tongue      And deep inside, I'm not as tough as I seem   But I won't let you know   Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance   And you should go      I'm in the dance and it's a chance   But stay and watch awhile   I'll be singing a tune just for you with a smile      And maybe, if I'm lucky you'll tip your hat to me   And you'll discover that you like her      Would you please get out from under my skin   For I can't begin this yet   And I don't know what my intentions are   They're speaking in a different tongue      And deep inside, I'm not as tough as I seem   But I won't let you know   Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance   And you should go      And crazy as it all plays out   I think I'm lonelier than I've ever been before   'Cause I was so close to going through that door   But I don't want to be to blame for them   I don't want to be to blame      Would you please get out from under my skin   For I can't begin this yet   And I don't know what my intentions are   They're speaking in a different tongue      Deep deep inside, I'm not as tough as I seem   But I won't let you know   Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance   And you should go, go, go, go      Oh, would you please get out   I'm not as strong as I seem   But I won't let you know   Until it's right      I know, would you please, please, please get out   I'm not as strong as I seem   But I won't let you know   Until it's right, I'm gonna stay my distance