If You Really Knew Me

I meet you for the first time
and as we greet
this is what I think...

If you really knew me you'd know that I sleep with
5 blankets. If you really knew me you'd know that I
have to measure out a recipe, I can't just guess. You'd
know that I want everything to be perfect, but it rarely
turns out that way.

If you really knew me you'd know that I am loud, crazy
and I blame it on my father's side of the family. You'd
know that my dad lost his job and he was unemployed
for 2 years. If you really knew me you'd know that I
work at a movie theater, and I love it.

If you really knew me you'd know that I won't judge
you and will most likely become your best friend with just
a hello. If you really knew me you'd know that my
actual name was going to be Louise. You'd also know
that I was named by my uncle, my last name is a city
in Switzerland and my nickname as a child was twinkle-toes.

If you really knew me you'd know that I absolutely
hate it when someone licks their fingers. You'd also know
that I hate it when people chomp really loud. If you really
knew me you'd know that I have a passion for drawing
and singing.

If you really knew me you'd know that I can't go a
day without string cheese. You'd also know that I
could snack on pickles all day. If you really knew me
you'd know that I love elephants and my dream in life
is to ride one.

So as we shake hands
and we finally greet
you ask me what I want to drink,
If you really knew me you'd know that
I'm craving lemonade.