Bruce McCulloch - Stalking lyrics

On the street, maybe a bookstore, someone bumps into someone playfully. Woman: (laughing) Man: You again! Woman: Are you following me? Man: Why, no, I'm stalking you. Woman: (laughing) Oh! (laughing) Oh, really? Man: Yeah. Woman: The neighbors have been saying there was a man with a slightly-crazed yet focused demeanor standing for a long time in my hedge, neck pivoted to my window. Man: Yep. That's me! Woman: (laughing) Well, good. Great. Man: Great. Woman: Well, it's good to finally meet you. Man: Nice to finally meet you. Woman: So... How ya been? Man: Oh, pretty good. Same old same-old. Woman: I, uh, guess you're not gonna ask me how I've been. Man: 'Cause... Woman: 'Cause you've been watching me. Man: ...I've been watching you, yeah. A lot. Woman: Right. So what'cha been up to? Man: Oh, you know, not too much. The stalking keeps me pretty busy. Woman: Huh. Man: And, actually, I've got a bit of a cold right now 'cause it's really lousy weather for... stalking. Woman: Can I ask you one question? Man: Shoot. Woman: Why are you stalking me? Man: Because you are the One. You are the unspoiled virgin bride. You are the blonde canvas on which I will paint my future... Don't you remember, you smiled at me once in the Croissant Tree? We never spoke. We didn't have to. You chose me. Now I stand outside your window, waiting. I stand there and, when you go to sleep, I become calm. I can feel my heartbeat slow down... and beat... just... like... yours. Woman: Oh! Man: Yeah, it's... Woman: (laughing) I can... Man: Yeah, uh... Woman: Perfectly clear... Man: Yeah, anyway... Well... Woman: See ya! Man: Happy shopping! Woman: Oh, thanks. And happy stalking! Man: Thanks. Nice bumping into you... Woman: See you around. Man: Yeah. Hey, you changed your answering machine code, eh? Woman: My co... My code? Yeah. Man: Yeah. Woman: I... I have to get going now. Man: Oh. Okay. Sure. Woman: 'Cause someone's waiting... Man: Cool. Cool. Nice meeting you... That went well. Hmm.