On the subway train he sees adverts

For holidays in jamaica, a weekend in

Rome, a cruise round the

Mediterranean, and dreams of a quiet

Week in a little seaside resort away

From his wife, the ducks on the wall,

The soap operas, the office and his

Friends - and who knows, he might

Encounter a holiday romance.





Holiday romance



I had a break for a week

So i booked my seat

And confirmed a reservation

At a quiet little seaside hotel.

I packed my bags

And i caught my train and

Reached my destination

Just in time for the dinner gong--ding dong.

Then i saw lavinia

Standing at the bottom of the stairs.

And i fell for lavinia

The moment that i saw her standing there.



Lavinia looked so divine

As she walked up to the table to dine

And then lavinia's eyes met mine.



I thought can this be love,

Can this be lovey-dove

Or just a holiday romance?

Can this be long lost love at last

Or is it just a flash in the pan?



Then after cheese and liqueurs they struck up the band,

I plucked up my courage and i asked lavinia to dance

That was the start of my holiday romance.

Just a holiday romance.



We did the foxtrot, samba and danced through the night

The last waltz came and we held each other so tight.

That was the start of my holiday romance.



Just a holiday romance

A simple holiday romance.

I wonder should i take a chance?



We walked on the beach,

And we paddled our feet,

And we watched all the swimmers,

And my holiday treat felt complete.

We drank lemonade,

And we sat in the shade,

I thought i must be on a winner

And i acted cool and discreet.

For i knew that lavinia

Was the shyest lady that