you told me 32 ways to make you smile i did 31 within the first hour you stood amazed in your delighted shoes bewildered but willing didn't know what to do so i grabbed your cold hand pressed it to my beating heart and said isn't it neat how our bodies tick and we can move our feet whenever and however we please you stared blindly while i waited politely in the doorway by our school some cars passed and i noticed someone was singing "us" by regina spektor you know how i had a crush on her i know you don't like grey skies we know our multiplication tables you got straight a's while i was writing fairytales and looking out window seals asking why the sun shine liked my eyes and kissed my cheek when it knew i was in love with the moon and of course with you well i sped it up 'cause you don't like slow songs you're more of the literal kind yeah you're more like the ocean's waves you get closer at the end of the day when you know i can't see your face when you're sure i'm already lost love is oh so lovely but it also comes with a cost