Great Lengths

Remember that New Year's Eve
 We were frightened by a firework?
 You could not believe the fuss I made
 I should have laughed it off
 I should have left it lying
 I did not receive much sympathy
 Remember that we were poor
 Though so young as not to notice
 We could ill-afford to paint the town
 You had your father's charm
 And thus your mother's Volvo
 It wasn't long before you drove me home
 It took until October
 To win you over
 Remember that New Year's Eve
 We were frightened by a firework?
 When I'd watched you leave, the fuss I made
 I made myself calm down
 And I made myself a promise:
 I would not conceive of taking no for an answer
 Though you kept me guessing and your distance
 Were it not for my persistence
 We would never have been lovers
 You kept your distance and me guessing
 Finally acquiescing only after I'd discovered
 You kept the things I sent you
 The lengths I went to
 Great lengths...