December thirty-first, and we went walking downtown with a small crowd
I had it all rehearsed: all along, I knew how this would go down
I had it figured out: the way that my right hand would graze your left hand
You had me figured out: you knew that I was plotting our escape plan
So good to be with you on New Year's evening
Everyone's drinking and we should be leaving
To find a quiet place where we can talk
'Cause we'll be bringing in the New Year all alone
I knew I had to find a clever way to see you on the next day
It's called "the leave behind" - though it was never mine, I used it anyway
So good to be with you on New Year's evening
The dead of winter and you must be freezing
Let's find a quiet place that's warm and cozy
But don't tell anyone 'cause we'll be going alone
Everyone's eyes are on the TV in the room
But my eyes are fixed on you, and they don't stray
Because I know that this is the beginning of the best years of my life
The first years of our lives, starting now
With you and I tonight
So good to be with you on New Year's evening
Everyone's drinking and we should be leaving
To find a quiet place where we can talk
'Cause we'll be bringing in the New Year all alone