Can't Do Both - Tim Finn

Mr. & Mrs. Almost

I want to go to Spain

Had a double income life

I want to fight a bull

He worked every evening

And meet with my old flame

She had a nine to five

Behind a castle wall

The first year was so easy

And as we smoke Madeira

The second was alright

And drink our guitars

But it was halfway through the third year

You’ll pirouette beside me

When she turned to him and cried

And I’ll whisper to the stars

Looking out for you

Looking out for me

But I can’t do both obviously

Looking out for you

Looking out for me

But I can’t do both

They love to be together

I’ll go to the Chatham Islands

But now they hardly get the chance

Be the first to see the sun

She gives him a smile of welcome

And as I hang my washing out

And he leaves her a parting glance

I’ll watch the colors run

They said when they got married

And one day late in August

There will be no compromise

I’ll get your telegram

Now they burn down one side only

You’ll be my lie detector

That’s the story of our lives

I’ll be your radio ham

Looking out for you

Looking out for me

But I can’t do both obviously

Looking out for you

Looking out for me

But I can’t do both

Have you heard about the modern couple

They had everything

Their income was double

But now they’re losing sight of each other

They thought they had it all

But now they’re falling out of love

Looking out for you

Looking out for me

Looking out for you

Looking out for me

They thought they had it all

Now the writing’s on the wall

Their love is on the line

They’re running out of time

Can’t do both