At the academic conference

There was something in the air
Yes, i could smell it
Smart people everywhere
But do they know what love is?

Out of the corner of my eye
I saw an ordinary powerpoint slide
And i saw her standing there, and i

Fell in love
At the academic conference
Though i couldn't find the confidence
To tell her that i love her (and i do, you know that i do)

Enjoys whitman and camus
Well, no, i've never read them
I'm here just for the booze
Although, i'm not *that* dim....

So you've got your nice degree
But could you ever love somebody like me?
I guess i'll wonder for a while
'cause i

Fell in love
At the academic conference
Though i couldn't find the confidence
To tell her that i love her (and i do, you know that i do)

Well my dear i must confess
I found your email address
While searching on the internet
And i'm writing to ask, did you forget me?
(please don't forget me) 'cause i

Fell in love
At the academic conference
Though i couldn't find the confidence
To tell her that i love her (and i do, you know that i do)