Something that happens with an RSVP
is there should be a certain amount of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Arethra was Frank and said it up straight
Don't be a doodle and bail on a date
We live in a time where plans can change
at the hit of a button things can rearrange
or re-align, reconfirm, remind, rewind
but can't commit to "yes" or politely decline
This is why I'm on a RSVP rant
to swallow another weak excuse, I simply can't
For not coming to rehearse, to drink, to birth-
days, going aways, musical soirees
"sorry I didn't come, I developed a rare infectious disease that day"
I am guilty of this too,
it's a curse of our generation, tough to tell it's true.
We waffle on and waft around with watery abandon
opting in or opting out like choosing which leg to stand-on
So I'm typing with fingers on keys like a hammer
coz it's time that manners
were given some swagger
Like being on time, or bringing a present
ignoring mobile phone chimes, just be present
That's cool, that's swag, manners? That's dope
"Will you come to my birthday?" I can only hope
Rethink the next time you get an offer for a drink
Give a reply that's honest without making a blink
It hurts more to make plans then cancel
make them again and again, like a shitty romcom sequel.
Respectable is fashionable
so which one are you?
In or out,
there or not,
yes we want to have cake and eat it too, but time is short
They don't remember what we do, but how we make them feel
commit to your response then follow through, FOR REALS
Jj
