And she acts shy
Talk awhile
And they both smile
Well then he asks her for her name
Her number and he makes it plain
He just wants to get her in bed
Like a peacock with his feathers spread
Chorus:
Cause you see, these are
The rituals of mating
The laws that govern dating
It's just a game they're playing
The rituals of mating
He calls her
She wants more
Though she plays
Hard to please
Well then he asks her out tonight
Picks her up at ten-to-eight
Does his best to try to impress
His make-up covered hope of sex
Chorus:
Cause you see, these are
The rituals of mating
The laws that govern dating
Fake love that they're creating
The rituals of mating
Talk a little
He pays the bill
Drive on home
Where they're all alone
And then she asks if he'd like to come in
They kiss a bit and then they sin
Cause that's what's expected of them
That is what's expected of them
Chorus:
Cause you see, these are
The rituals of mating
The laws that govern dating
Never end up staying
But it's just a game they're playing
A fantasy they're making
The rituals of mating