I wrote "I'm a Poser Romantic" on Christmas Eve, being locked in the bathroom. The idea was to have the song be about a man that tries to be romantic to his girlfriend, but ends up being a poser romantic, but he is also a poser when it comes to romantic poetry.
lyrics
I'm a Poser Romantic
I'm a Poser romantic
Don't know Say Anything or Air Supply
I'm trying not to panic
But i get more anxious the more i try
Yeah I know I'm all out of love but
I've got no boomblaster
And though I have thought of
What to say i can't ask her
Valentines is a terrible time
I forgot to buy cards
I am losing my mind
And i can't pick up a single sign
I'm a Poser romantic
I'm a poser romantic
Fantastic poetry written by Keats
Quoted it, but didn't understand it
Got her plastic roses and grocery store sweets
I meet every damn adversity
She always expects the worst
She has an anniversary
Ever since I forgot our first
Our first date I guess I made her wait
Cuz i forgot to buy flowers
And showed up late
And I still believe that I am great
I'm a poser romantic
I guess I stink and don't really think
I bought a carnation
But it wasn't pink
And if I get nervous I need a drink
I'm a poser romantic
credits
from Den sjette Zansman,
released May 7, 2021
Written by René December 2020
Recorded January-March 2021
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