11-7-08 – The Bitter End, NYC Chris Milam performs the unreleased “Lovesick Cafe” at the Bitter End in New York City. Lyrics: I live next door to a brewhouse But I drive across town every day Just to see the girl who waits on the world Here at the Lovesick Café I typically order and sit there For two or nine hours a day And fight with my headbut this time instead I head to the counter and say Excuse me, miss, my names Chris You probably get this from all of the guys But if the only way is being cliche Im willing to risk it this time Ive ordered a cup, Ive ordered a shot Ive read my magazine slow But all that I want is your smile once a day And maybe your number to go I may not be your typical type I dont even own a beret But the coffeehouse bard whos thinking too hard Rarely has something to say And Ive never been one for discretion I dont mean to put on a show But I know what I want and I want what I like And I think that I like what I know (So) So weve got a few friends in common And they all talk more than they should And this city is small, but its mouth aint at all So Ill straighten the record for good I didnt date Mary Kate or Ashley Ive long since removed that tattoo Erase from your head what everyones said Cause only half of its true But I have known girls in this city Hell Ive known some of them twice And some of them pray and pass mildly away Confusing virtue with vice While all of them labor for beauty Take it from my expertise Darling, the rest cant equal your …
