There's a Fine, Fine Line

These are the lyrics to one of my (most recent) favorite songs of all time! It's titled There's a Fine, Fine Line. The song is by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez. It is from their musical Avenue Q. Stephanie D'Abruzzo sang the song for the original Broadway cast. On Saturday 8/27 the cast opens previews in an *exclusive (*can't tour the rest of the country) Las Vegas theater. I would love to go see it!!!!! (Of course, not this weekend since my own show is closing.) I am so in love with the CD that Jaye let me borrow that I can't wait to get my own. Yes, I'm willing to BUY it. No ripping and burning for this one.

Anyway, the lyrics of this particular song made me think about relationships. There are certain parallels in my own life. Well, there would have to be wouldn't there? Otherwise why would I find it so meaningful? Nevertheless, it also fit in with how I've been viewing others' relationships. The fragility and complexity of love is astounding.

There's a fine, fine line
Between a lover and a friend.
There's a fine, fine line
Between reality and pretend;
And you never know 'til you reach the top
If it was worth the uphill climb.
There's a fine, fine line
Between love and a waste of time.

There's a fine, fine line
Between a fairy tale and a lie.
And there's a fine, fine line
Between "You're wonderful!" and "Goodbye."
I guess if someone doesn't love you back
It isn't such a crime.
But there's a fine, fine line
Between love and a waste of your time.

And I don't have the time to waste on you anymore!
I don't think that you even know what you're looking for!
For my own sanity I've got to close the door and walk away.
Oh~

There's a fine, fine line
between together and not.
And there's a fine, fine line between
What you wanted and what you got.

You've got to go after the things you want while you're still in your prime!
There's a fine, fine line
Between love and a waste of time.

One last thought: Treat your own heart as gently as you should treat others' hearts.