A devoted lawyer declares her unimpeachably legal love for the party of the second part.

Preamble

Whereas I, the Party of the First Part,

Being of sound mind and a somewhat guarded heart,

Do hereby tender — without prejudice — this song,

And stipulate I've felt this way for far too long.

Verse 1

I've cross-examined every feeling that I own,

Deposed my doubts and let the evidence be shown.

The record's clear, the case is strong, the facts don't lie —

I call as my first witness: every time you walk by.

Chorus

I move to adjourn all other loves heretofore,

And find in your favor — now and evermore.

I object to living in a world without you near,

Sustained, Your Honor — my heart rules in your favor here.

Whereas I love you, and the clause is ironclad,

This is the best thing I've ever had.

Verse 2

I've reviewed the precedents — each love that came before —

Distinguished each one, then I locked and sealed the door.

No controlling authority had ever held this view:

That the remedy for loneliness was simply you.

Bridge

I know I speak in terms of art when plain speech would do,

I know I hedge my declarations — that's not fair to you.

So let the record show, in plain and simple tongue:

I loved you when this started, and I'll love you when I'm done.

Outro

In witness whereof, I've set my hand upon this heart,

Executed this devotion — willingly — from the start.

No force, no fraud, no duress, this I freely give —

A binding, whole, irrevocable will to live.

With you.