In this song, Burg sings about his encounter with a girl who works at a bookstore. He describes how he visits the bookstore just to see her, and leaves the song on a positive note by implying that they will be meeting again soon.
[Verse 1]
In the back of the room
It was there that I saw you
In a shirt that you wore
Knowing I'd be in the store
Then you left, down the stairs
Follow you I wouldn't dare
I accepted my fate
That I'd never see your face again, again
[Chorus]
Oh, bookstore girl, I wonder what your name is
You know you're famous in my group of friends
Oh, bookstore girl, I feel a sudden urge to
Purchase the book you shelved the other day
Bookstore girl, bookstore girl
[Verse 2]
Going back, just to see
If still in the store you'd be
Reading only the books that you'd recommend to me
Knowing more than just your name
It wouldn't be the same
Remaining fantasy
That's more romantic to me, to me
[Chorus]
Oh, bookstore girl, I wonder what your name is
You see, the shame is, I might never know
I'll always have the Adler, Stein and Nelson
Authors I fell in love with when I met
Bookstore girl (Bookstore girl), bookstore girl
[Outro]
I asked you foolishly if you work 'til 3
On a Sunday afternoon
Bookstore girl, I'll see you soon
(Oh-ooh-woah-ooh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh yeah)
Bookstore girl, I'll see you soon
Bookstore Girl was written by Charlie Burg.