Swindled by an ex? Mourning your empty bank account? Read on.
I’m Not The First & I Won’t Be The Last
It’s not uncommon for runaway partners to clear out what had formerly been a couple’s ‘joint’ bank accounts as they leave.
As luck would have it, my husband was one of those Runaway Romeos who absconded doing the sea-bag drag with our hard earned nest egg in tow.
But I’m not bitter—at least not any more.
I mean, really. We can’t be too hard on the precious little runaways now can we? They need to fund their upcoming escapades somehow, right? No doubt you know someone who experienced something similar, so there’s no need for me to belabor the point.
Misheard Lyrics Or A Humor Imp Acting Out?
The other day I happened to stumble across an old classic song that I’ve heard hundreds of times throughout the years. However, this particular time I heard it a bit differently.
Without any input on my part, my humor imp switched around a few words in my memory banks. I had a nice laugh.
Having now heard the song this way in my mind, I doubt I’ll ever be able to hear it the correct way again.
Take a listen to this timeless classic by Diana Ross & The Supremes and see what you think. I’ve included the words to the song below, with the revised lyrics in red.
Sometimes, you just gotta laugh.
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My Parody Lyrics
Through the mirror of my mind – time after time – I see reflections of you and me
Reflections of the way life used to be – Reflections of the cash you took from me
Oh, I’m all alone now – No love to shield me – Trapped in a world that’s a Plus40+ reality
All that cash … you took from me – and left me all alone with only mere pennies
Through the mirror of my mind – through these tears that I’m crying – Reflects a snark I can’t control
Cause although you’re gone – I keep ROFLing on — Oh the happy times
Now that you’re not mine
As I peer through the window of lost time – Looking over my bank today
And all the cash I gave all in vain
(All the cash) All the cash that I’ve wasted – (All the tears) All the tears that I’ve tasted – All in vain
Through the hollow of my tears – I see a dream that’s lost – From the hurt that you have caused
Everywhere I turn – Seems like everything I see – Reflects my cash that used to be
In you I put all my faith and trust – Right before my eyes – I cried and learned to cuss
After all the nights I sat alone and wept – Just a handful of promissory notes – Are all that’s left loving you
Reflections of the way life used to be – Reflections of the cash you took from me
In you I put all my faith and trust – Right before my eyes – I cried and learned to cuss
Songwriters: Jr. / Brian Holland / Edward Holland / Edward Jr. Holland / Lamont Dozier / Lamont Herbert Dozier
Reflections lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
For years I moonlighted as a serious healthcare administrator. These days I am flying my humor flag and enjoying life. I write to dispel the rumor that I rode off quietly into the sunset. Smile and enjoy the ride. Life is good.
