Lyrics
Verse 1
You’re reading the menu like it holds a secret,Tracing every word with your little gold ring.I nod at the waiter, try to keep my face even,While a whole lot of trouble is hiding underneath.You tell me about work and the rain on the window,I catch every word, though my mind’s somewhere else.There’s a candle between us, your hand close to mine,And I’m barely behaving myself.
Pre‑Chorus
So take your time, sweetheart, order dessert,Let the coffee go cold, let the whole world wait.I’ve got one reservation left in my heart,And it starts when we walk through that gate.
Chorus
When this dinner date is over,I’m gonna kiss you like I mean it, girl.Right there by the old front door,Like you’re the only woman in the world.You have no idea, no, you don’t know yet,What I’ve been saving up all night.When this dinner date is over,I’m gonna hold you tight.
Verse 2
You’re laughing at the waiter, he’s dropping the silver,Your eyes get that spark when you’re trying not to smile.I slide you the last bite straight off of my plate,You say, “You’re sweet,” and I lose my mind for a while.The band in the corner is playing something easy,Your boot taps time underneath the tablecloth.I reach for your fingers, you squeeze once and let go,Girl, you don’t know how close I’ve got.
Pre‑Chorus
So take your time, sweetheart, order dessert,Let the coffee go cold, let the whole world wait.I’ve got one reservation left in my heart,And it starts when we walk through that gate.
Chorus
When this dinner date is over,I’m gonna kiss you like I mean it, girl.Right there by the old front door,Like you’re the only woman in the world.You have no idea, no, you don’t know yet,What I’ve been saving up all night.When this dinner date is over,I’m gonna hold you tight.
Bridge
Come on, baby, don’t look at me that way,You’re making it harder to wait.One more sip, one more story,Then I’m taking you home, darling,And sealing this evening with a kiss you won’t forget.
Final Chorus
When this dinner date is over,I’m gonna kiss you like I mean it, girl.Right there by the old front door,Like you’re the only woman in the world.You have no idea, no, you don’t know yet,What I’ve been saving up all night.When this dinner date is over,I’m gonna hold you tight.
Outro
You’re checking the bill, I’m trying not to grin,You still don’t see the surprise I’m in.When this dinner date is over,Come on, baby, let me show you tonight.