Platitudes lyrics

She knew a boy, he worked in admin He didn't like it but it kept his hand in It kept him in rum and taxis He did enough to make them notice Every week just for twenty minutes If she'd had her head down He never missed a beat He never failed to mention it I know they're just platitudes But baby, who's better at giving them to me than you? I can't think of anyone... She lived at home and she worked in retail She knew the devil was in the detail And he was meticulous. She had a boyfriend, she had a boyfriend She knew the small talk was rather ridiculous But it came from the lips that she wanted to kiss So that, as they say, was that (And she said) I know they're just platitudes But baby, who's better at giving them to me than you? I can't think of anyone... And I know you're a friend To all the girls But baby, as long as you sing to me, that's fine I don't mind I don't mind