Tracy Chapman — A Theory

[Verse 1] It's just a theory There's a possibility I am wrong It's just a theory But I would stake my life Lay my money down [Chorus] That you were meant for me And for you I'm the one [Verse 2] It's just a theory A particular set of assumptions It's just a theory An educated guess A conclusion not forgone [Chorus] That you were meant for me And for you I'm the one [Bridge] Oh nothing's new under the sun But I will postulate Ask for your consideration Ask you out on a date Although it can't be sure Why not act on a hunch? Oh why not search for proof? Why not go out for lunch? And in theory, I could propose And in theory you could affirm [Chorus] Oh that you were meant for me And for you I'm the one Oh that you were meant for me And for you I'm the one [Verse 3] It's just a theory A series of tests should be run It's just a theory although not fully assessed An idea whose time has come [Chorus] That you were meant for me And for you I'm the one [Outro] That you were meant for me And for you I'm the one