“I've Got a Crush on You”
Music and Lyrics by Michael Bihovsky
(To download this file, right-click here and select the "save as" option)
**Featuring**
Mysterious Girl............Dana Gitlin
Michael.............Michael Bihovsky
**With special cameo appearance by**
Fatty McGee..........Ross Goldstein
After catching Mathew conducting suspicious behavior on Michael's Facebook page, Michael is approached online by a mysterious girl who reveals deep feelings for him.
(A lone figure of a MYSTERIOUS GIRL in silhouette (played by Remy) enters SL, and proceeds to talk to Michael via instant message.)
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
Hey... is this Michael?
MICHAEL
Yeah - who is this?
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
I can’t tell you.
MICHAEL
O...kay. Why not?
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
I’m embarrassed. I have something I’ve been wanting to tell you.
MICHAEL
(obviously weirded out)
Go for it.
(A long pause as the music begins.)
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
I’m just not really sure what to say, you know?
MICHAEL
(kindly)
Just start talking. The words’ll come.
(The Mysterious Girl takes a deep breath to compose herself.)
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
(resolutely)
Okay.
(Michael leans back in his chair and watches the screen with interest.)
MYSTERIOUS GIRL (cont'd)
I’ve a little something to tell you
But I’m not quite sure how to start
How can I begin to express
What’s near to my mind
And dear to my heart?
Maybe there’s an easier way
But I don’t know
What I’m trying to say-
Well, here I go, saying
I’ve got a crush on you
The quiet charm that steals me
The smile that reveals me
‘Said that I’ve got a crush on you
There’s a fire burning deep below
And I thought you ought to know
(Michael laughs to himself, surprised but obviously delighted. The Mysterious Girl takes a few steps toward him, but remains in silhouette.)
MYSTERIOUS GIRL (cont'd)
I’ve been waiting so long to tell you
And I’ve tried to conquer my doubt
People say it’s best to speak up
Well maybe it’s true
I guess we’ll find out
Sorry for the mind games
I guess that’s how this goes
But I’ve come this far
And heaven knows that
I’ve got a crush on you
And why should I be broken
By words that remain unspoken?
Because I’ve got a crush on you
And I’m sure that I could speak my name
If I knew you felt the same
And oh, you’re so young at heart
But so wise
I can’t quite resist
I know when I’m looking there in your eyes
Why I’m meant to exist!
I exist!
I’ve got a crush on you
And still anticipating
The day that you see me waiting for you
I’ve got a crush on you
Sorry for this blatant confession
I was never known for my stealth
Now that I have spoken my feelings
Maybe I can live with myself
Though of course, I’d rather be with you
Everything I‘ve told you here is true
Now I’m through
What a rush
This crush on you
MICHAEL
Well, I'm glad you wrote to me. You're right, honesty is always the best way to go. And to be totally honest... I think I might already know who you are.
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
Yeah?
MICHAEL
But I think you should tell me.
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
(exhaling)
Okay...
MICHAEL
I should probably check though, you know, since we're at NYU... are you male or female?
MYSTERIOUS GIRL
Male.
(The music stops abruptly.)
MICHAEL
(hesitantly)
What?
(Lights go up on the Mysterious Girl, who has been switched out with Fatty McGee, from the dance club. He grooves in place as the music reenters.)
FATTTY MCGEE
I've got a crush on you
And now that you know of me
I'm sure that you'll learn to-
MICHAEL
Wait, wait wait! Hold on a minute.
FATTY MCGEE
What?
MICHAEL
I think we may have a problem.
FATTY MCGEE
You are gay, aren't you?
MICHAEL
(wide-eyed)
No...
FATTY MCGEE
(monotonously)
Oh crap.
MICHAEL
(recovering)
No! It's okay! Really! I'm a musical theater major, even I'm surprised I'm not gay!
(responding to himself)
What the fuck?
FATTY MCGEE
But... but your Facebook profile!
MICHAEL
What about it?
FATTY MCGEE
Under “interested in,” it says you’re interested in men! And under interests, it says “sex with guys.”
MICHAEL
(concerned)
No it doesn't...
FATTY MCGEE
Yes it does! Look!
(Michael looks suspicious for a moment, then does some quick typing. His mouth drops open in horror - then, a moment of dawning realization.)
MICHAEL
MATHEW!!!!
(Blackout.)
© 2009, Michael Bihovsky
Which track would you like to hear next?
2. “When I Looked Into the Mirror”
8. "I've Got a Crush on You"
Return to The New Musical homepage