The Puzzlers - Book of Jokes Lyrics

Gaze into my eyes, searching for that certain statement
It's nowhere to be found
I cross my fingers, put them behind my back
It's time, no time for turning back

Of course I love you, of course I do
Why the need to ask, is there something I should do?

So what's wrong with this state of alcohol that I'm in?
You're asking too much, too much from me
So I'm taking it all back, I'm taking it all back for me
All me

I pulled one more from my Book of Jokes
Dragged you into another hoax
If I say one thing, I usually mean another
And if you misread me and if this makes you happy
Ring the bell for another bout
'Cos this time round, you're on your way out

Try to step inside, take my hand I'll lead the way
I'll tell you what to say
Romance is left outside, time is short, not long to stay
I must be on my way

Yes of course I love you, of course I do
Your pretty party dress, yes I really love that too

Time is on my side, I have nothing left to hide
'Cos I told you all my little white lies
And as you gaze into my eyes, I have to tell myself
In the end you'll be yourself, you'll be yourself

And so what's wrong with this state of alcohol that I'm in?
You were asking too much, too much from me
So I pulled myself back, I pulled myself back into me
Into me

I pulled one more from my Book of Jokes
Dragged you into another hoax
If I say one thing, I usually mean another
And if you misread me and if this makes you happy
Ring the bell for another bout
'Cos this time round

I pulled one more from my Book of Jokes
Dragged you into another hoax
If I say one thing, I usually mean another
And if you misread me and if this makes you happy
Ring the bell for another bout
'Cos this time round, you're on your way out