It was eight on the bus

On the way back home from the school

She wore red earmuffs

And a cashmere scarf to match

It was cold outside, 1989 Valentine's Day

They walked home

She cried, she cried

Noone knows why



It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic

It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic



Seventeen high school prom

All the girls had dates with egos

To match their dress

Last dance last chance for romance

There he stood not alone

Pretty girl with her face in her hands

He's confused, she cries, she cries

Noone knows why



It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic

It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic



He wore black

To match her veil

All the guests they cried

Like she had done so many times



It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic

It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic

It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic

It's official, I'm helpless a hopeless romantic