1. They say the customers come for the atmosphere.
Hungry for affection.  Thirsty for hope.
They sit and shoot the breeze while sharing stories and food.
Satisfied when they walk out the door.

2. I'm a cynic, so I didn't believe the truth.
Could a little attention  fill this hole?
But the hostess took my troubles when she took my hand
and sat me by a sunny window.

+  Soon the people were moving to a beat that was grooving
and the waitress danced to me and sang,

* "Choose happiness from our menu.
Try our joy, it's not too tough.
Order a smile, put some trust on your plate.
Welcome to Cafe Love!  Welcome to Cafe Love!"

3. So I asked her for a recommendation.
She laughed and in a second brought the special to me.
I took one bite and I was in heaven.
It was a meal fit for a king.

+ Oh, the people kept swaying to the tune that was playing
So hot and tasty, smooth and sweet...

* She said, "Take comfort from our menu.
If you're starving for the human touch...
Order a side of friendship.
Welcome to Cafe Love! Welcome to Cafe Love"

# I asked, "What do I owe you for this wonderful feast?"
She didn't understand.  She said, "It's a service we do.  Everything is free,
But we could always use an extra hand!"

* "Take some goodness to your neighbor
Bring them a little luck.
Share a slice of your life for dessert this time.
Welcome to Cafe Love! Welcome to Cafe Love!"



Words & Music:  Steven Stewart
� 1998

This is a funky rumba rock of a song with a 70's wah wah groove.

The indian poet Tagore wrote:

I slept, and dreamed that life was happiness.
I awoke, and saw, that life was service.
I served, and found that service was happiness.

Spend some time helping out at a soup kitchen or shelter. You will forget your troubles. It will change you for good.