Lyrics

Tom Bodett
Words and Music: Mark David Manders

You and I, we’ve had our problems, but I think the counselor’s right
A change in behavior patterns could save the romance in our lives
So let’s load up the station wagon, drive as far as we can get
Find ourselves a little Motel-6, and we’ll make love like Tom Bodett
That’s right we’ll leave the light on
You draw the curtain by the door
I’ll say I love you in a monotone
And we’ll make love like before
Bring a bottle of champagne
Ice it down in the sink
Use a plastic cup for an ashtray
And leave our mess for the maids to clean
I know you’ve had your reservations about our love in the past
But if we lower our expectations maybe it won’t seem like such a test
So why don’t you lock that door behind you, come and lay down by my side
And we’ll give a whole new meaning to the words, “It’s check out time.”
That’s right we’ll leave the light on
You draw the curtain by the door
I’ll say I love you in a monotone
And we’ll make love like before
Bring a bottle of champagne
Ice it down in the sink
Use a plastic cup for an ashtray
And leave our mess for the maids to clean
That’s right we’ll leave the light on
You draw the curtain by the door
I’ll say I love you in a monotone
And we’ll make love on the floor