It Was A Strange Time In My Life Lyrics - Night Falls Over Kortedala - Jens Lekman

The spanish girl pointed at me 

And said "silencio!" 

Making a little gesture 

As if switching off my radio 

Sliding her fingers 'cross her lips 

As if shutting a zipper 

I clearly got the message 

I didn't need to ask her 

Making the reverse zipper 'cross my lips 

Opening for conversation 

Signaling the international 

Sign of reckless contemplation 

Shrugging her shoulders 

And lifting up the hand 

That rested on her thigh 

Her middle finger extended 

Until it's simpel message 

Could not be denied 

I turned seventeen 

And I swore to never speak a word again 

But then someone came along 

And ruined everything 

It was a strange time in my life 

People seem to think 

A shy personality equals gifted 

But if they got to know one 

I'm sure that idea would have shifted 

Most shy people I know 

Are extremely boring 

Either that or they are miserable 

From all the shit they've been storing 

I turned seventeen 

And I swore to never speak a word again 

But then someone came along 

And ruined everything 

It was a strange time in my life 

I had a good time at the party 

When everyone had left 

I flirted with a girl 

In sign language 'cause she was deaf 

It was a strange time in my life 

It was a strange time in my life