I never knew the world could operate this way
I was nervous when we stopped to speak
And the world came crashing around my feet

     We don't talk of love
     We're much too shy
     But nervously we wonder when and why

A nervous boy, in spite of which
I never thought I could tremble as much as this
Your flashing eyes and sudden smiles
Are never quite at ease, and neither am I

     Oh, we'll talk about it all some night
     But nervously we never get it
     Right
     From the start I approved of you
     Right from the moment you turned to face me

A nervous boy from another town
With a nervous laugh and a concentrated frown
I spoke too fast with watchful eyes
Of a recent past and some nostalgic surprise

     We don't talk of love
     We're much too shy
     But nervously we wonder when and
     Smile
     Knowing why I approved of you
     Right from the moment you turned to face me

A nervous boy