Working at the diner Practice talking like people talk to me Pour the water and watch them drink it Make them happy if they can be Baby, it's a ritual Sweet something I wanna be your good company You'll never leave the table wondering Aren't they lonesome for something long gone? Aren't I lonesome for it too? In a leather booth, with a red glass candle Share a plate and slide closer to you Baby, it's a ritual A sweet something I wanna be your good company You'll never leave the table wondering Baby, it's a ritual A sweet something I wanna be your good company You'll never leave the table wondering You never leave me wondering You never leave me wondering You never leave me wondering