Leaving the Ball

This past saturday night I spent the evening volunteering at the Mautner Project's 17th annual Gala Dinner and Reception.

More on details of the evening later...

For now, just wanted to write about leaving the ball.

I had stayed through the (long) dessert program until the dance floor finally opened up. It certainly was a sight to see--scores of queer people dressed up in their finery and dancing! The best thing was to watch people truly enjoying themselves and the people they were with...

Near the end of the evening, though, James Blunt's song, "You're Beautiful" came on, and my inner romantic collided with my inner drama queen, and I knew it was time to go. I can't say that I exactly felt like Cinderella or Prince Charming leaving the ball, but it certainly was an emotionally charged moment.

I had no idea until Monday what the actual words of the song, or its overall sentiment was! Go figure...

James Blunt - You're Beautiful


My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yes, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Fucking high,
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last 'till the end.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

La la la la la la la la la

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.