Ma'am, I really can't stay

OK. OK.

I know that even the original is not as terrible as it appears (even if the "say, what's in this drink?" is pretty bad), and it is mostly about what society expects us to do vs. what we want.

That said, I enjoyed this modified version (John Legend ft. Kelly Clarkson) because, although for her it is the same mental process (aka "f*** what people think!"), the guy in here is pretty cool. He understands that she is saying "no" because of societal impositions but still respects her decision, waiting for her to process the situation without being pushy.

I divided her (and his side) with parentheses.

(And, spoiler alert, Murry, the *UBER driver* too)

I really can't stay (Baby, it's cold outside)

I've got to go away (but, I can call you a ride)

This evening has been (I'm so glad that you dropped in)

So very nice (time spent with you is paradise)

My mom will start to worry (I'll call the car and tell him to hurry)

My daddy will be pacing the floor (wait, what are you still livin' home for?)

So, really, I'd better scurry (your driver, his name is Murray)

But maybe just a half a drink more (oh, we're both adults, so who's keepin' score)

What will my friends think? (I think they should rejoice)

If I have one more drink? (It's your body and your choice)

Oh, you really know how (your eyes are like starlight now)

To cast a spell (one look at you and then I fell)

I ought to say, "No, no, no, sir" (then you really ought to go, go, go)

At least I'm gonna say that I tried (well, Murray, he just pulled up outside)

I really can't stay (I understand, baby)

Baby, it's cold outside

I simply should go (text me when you get home)

Oh, I'm supposed to say no (mmm, I guess that's respectable)

This welcome has been (I feel lucky that you dropped in)

So nice and warm (but you better go before it storms)

My sister will be suspicious (well, gosh, your lips look delicious)

My brother will be there at the door (oh, he loves my music, baby, I'm sure)

My gossipy neighbor's vicious (I'm a genie, tell me what your wish is)

But maybe just a cigarette more (oh, that's somethin' we should probably explore)

I've got to get home (oh, baby, I'm well aware)

Say, lend me a coat (oh, keep it, girl, I don't care)

You've really been grand (I feel good you touched my hands)

Don't you see? (I want you to stay, it's not up to me)

There's bound to be talk tomorrow (well, they can talk, what do they know)

At least there will be plenty implied (oh, let their mind do this, and-)

*Ma'am, I really can't stay*

Baby, just go

It's cold, baby

It's cold, baby

But, oh, I don't wanna go

It's cold outside

The Wise Chirstmas of the Past

Santa, tell me if you're really there
Don't make me fall in love again
If he won't be here next year
Santa, tell me if he really cares
'Cause I can't give it all away
If he won't be here next year.

There are no rules

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Cosplay Essence

Motivational Poster

And she is