(John Hiatt) Why did she wear that dress tonight? Why did she bring that stranger She looks put out in party lights Which leaves us all in danger When she drops her perfumed hanky I look for love (repeat 4 times) I hate the way they carry on These fashion consultations Do all the wires we sing along Require such insulation Fused with fear or charged with anger
I look for love (repeat 4 times) No innocence I can claim No treasure of stolen hearts In the mirror I look the same A toy soldiers with missing parts She's adding up those second looks While he collects advances Like thumbing through those dirty books They estimate their chances When the parking lot is empty I look for love (repeat 4 times)