Another Red Flag

Irgendwie scheint die Partnersuche mit den Jahren eher komplizierter zu werden ;-) #redflag #dating #narcissism #caution Another Red Flag Text & Musik: Hellmut Blumenthal Looking for Miss and Mister Right Has become matter of guarded foresight So many details shout “Beware!” The tiniest flaw gets magnified Potential flipsides utterly denied Before you know it, a friendly look becomes a glare What used to be a page is now a book Whatever you do, watch out where to look Don’t waste a minute, let alone a day Everything is go/no-go, no shades of grey Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – so glad I checked Uh-oh – time to get back To square one Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – another cul-de-sac Uh-oh – looks like I’m stuck On my own Half the world is now a "narcissist" Part of an ever-growing blacklist Only a lucky few get the benefit of the doubt She must be hiding an unhealthy guile Doesn’t this guy have a twisted smile? Better safe than sorry, I think I should back out What if she has some unfinished business What if his apartment is a total mess She talks about her cats too frequently Oh my gosh, he can’t even spell “definitely” Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – so glad I checked Uh-oh – time to get back To square one Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – another cul-de-sac Uh-oh – looks like I’m stuck On my own Once you’re sure you’ve got everyone figured out You’re gonna find your perfect match without a doubt But there’s one thing to upset your cunning plan You haven’t passed your own personality scan Uh-oh – another Red Flag This date has hit a snag Not even on track To friendzone … Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – what a scallywag Uh-oh – I’d better pack my bag And run … Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – so glad I checked Uh-oh – time to get back To square one Uh-oh – another Red Flag Uh-oh – another cul-de-sac Uh-oh – looks like I’m stuck On my own