Story Behind The Song

I wouldn't know.

Song Description

A man who just wants to be left alone, contemplates the simple pleasures of finding his own pleasure ... and playing Solitaire.

Lyrics

Take the 8 o'clock train, and glue my ear to the phone
At the end of the day I just want to go home
I step out for a drink, and get a girl on a barstool smiling
Inviting me over, "Hey, just leave me alone."

So they say I'm a crazy boy ...

But late at night when the city's sleeping, I play my hand, show my cards
Don't keep score and I don't need a partner
Turn down the lights and I d-d-d-d-d ...

Don't want your attention, leave me alone, I'll play solitaire, I'm staying at home
Don't wanna go dancing, leave me alone, I'll play solitaire, I'm good on my own
I'm thinking it over, leave me alone, I'll play solitaire, 'cause you know
I ... I can make it alone.

How about a double date? "I'm pleased to meet you Serena"
She's a real fine one, that girl, if you know what I mean
She's got her hand on my knee, and I'm thinking it over
But it's not in the cards tonight, so I'm running for cover!

Don't get me wrong, I'm no fool ...

But late at night when girls are sleeping, I play my hand, show my cards
Don't keep score and I don't need a partner
Turn down the lights and I d-d-d-d-d ...

Don't want your attention, leave me alone, I'll play solitaire, I'm staying at home
Don't wanna go dancing, leave me alone, I'll play solitaire, I'm good on my own
I'm thinking it over, leave me alone, I'll play solitaire, 'cause you know
I ... I can make it alone.

There's a time and a place, for even the wildest tastes
I'll keep my ear to the phone, but just leave me alone!

I don't want your attention, leave me alone ...