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Platonic

by Pena Hughes-John

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lyrics

Chorus:-

You have this affect on my life
Like a much-needed tonic
And I find it so moronic
That our relationship is just Platonic

When I first met you
I didn’t know what to do
You were having such a bad day
And had a short fuse
But as time went by
I saw a different side
I realised you were such a warm
And genuine guy

Some people say you’re crazy
Others say you’ve lost the plot
But whenever I am with you
You make me laugh a lot
I find so frustrating
To look at you and not to touch
On the days I do not see you
I find I miss you so much

If I told you you’ll probably feel just pity
You probably say that I am being silly
But

[chorus]

When I had my problems
I opened my heart to you
A broken-down relationship
I was suffering from the blues
But what you did
filled me with great surprise
For I saw the depth of feeling
And compassion in your eyes

Maybe I misread the signals
And thought it was the look of love
I feel so very foolish
Cos all I have is just a crush
For I know that you do love me
But not in that way
You see me as a girl
That you regard as just a mate

If I told you you’ll probably feel just pity
You probably say that I am being silly
But

In another life
I imagine that you’re my guy
A relationship with each other
And with you always being by my side
When I first set eyes upon you
I was feeling so painfully shy
But pretended to be so confident
And acted so very street-wise
I cannot help but feel so jealous
Of the women that grab you attention
For they are trying their very best
To receive your deep affections
But these feelings that I have
Are nearly driving me around the bend
Cos I have to accept the sad fact
That we can be nothing more than friends.

credits

released March 15, 2024
Alutepena 'Pena' Hughes-John - Vocals & Ukulele
Max Read - Guitar, Bass & Keyboards
Karl Thompson - Drums

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Pena Hughes-John London, UK

I am a singer/songwriter, two sides of the same coin.

There's my solo work when I perform my solo sets accompanied by my Ukulele at Steampunk and non Steampunk Festivals, gigs and Open Mics in and around the Surrey area (and beyond).

The other side of the coin is my more rockier/punk side ('Lethia's Natorium'), where I am accompanied by my own band with plans to perform later in 2022. ... more

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