Third Time Lucky - Basia

first one--it's a shock 
a second helping--not good enough 
third time lucky--and you've arrived! 
if you have any doubts then try once more... 

maybe i was too impressed... 
he flattered--i was blushing 
he found my _joie de vivre_ so cute and rather touching 
himself so upwardly mobile, so cerebral, clever 
could i ever live up to his dreams 
or would i like to play a part in his scheme? 
i don't think so... 

i have my plans and brave ambition 
knowing no bounds, no inhibitions 
'nd i'm aware there's a lesson in every fall 
so next time i'll get closer 

first one--it's a shock 
a second helping--not good enough 
third time lucky--and you've arrived! 
if you have any doubts then try one more time 

later i met a boy whose inner life was his true passion 
we did connect in an exploratory fashion 
he claimed what tie us to this mortal coil we should sever 
could i ever live up to his dreams 
or would i like to play a part in his scheme? 
oh i fear not... 

i have my plans and brave ambition 
knowing no bounds, no inhibitions 
'nd i'm aware there's a lesson in every fall 
so next time i might get it right