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The Advice Song
(Anderson)

I often think that you should holster your smile
Or try wearing a veil for a while
For every boy whom you grace with your eyes falls spellbound
And I'm not surprised
Your least attentions put emotions at stake
Here's some advice that I wish you'd take
Though it's harder to swallow than a mango shake:
Don't be so sweet

Keep your distance with deliberate plans
Don't assume that the boy understands
I'm not saying he had dishonest intent
But he sure didn't say what he meant
And to his mind you should anticipate
Every meeting will appear a date
So take some advice before it gets to late:
Don't be so sweet

I guess that you know that the sweeter you grow
The more this becomes a mess
And when you're pursued
Beware that "maybe"'s construed as a playful kind of yes
Your least attention puts emotions at stake
Here's some advice that I wish you'd take
Though it's harder to swallow than a mango shake:
Don't be so sweet