[Verse 1] He knew enough Spanish To get himself in trouble— “Hola,” “gracias,” “tequila,” Two shots made him think he knew double. She had dark eyes and a smile That made good judgment disappear. He didn’t need a dictionary To know why she whispered in his ear. He figured come the morning, He’d be gone before the sun. He didn’t know by breakfast He’d learn Spanish on the run. [Chorus] He learned Spanish on the run. ¡Vámonos! became his number one. Went from “Hola, señorita” To “Adiós, I’ve gotta go.” Three brothers hit the driveway. He was still looking for his clothes. He learned “rápido” means quickly When you’re carrying your boots. Couldn’t conjugate a single verb… But buddy, he could move. Yeah, he learned Spanish on the run. [Verse 2] She said, “You should probably leave now.” He said, “Baby, what’s the rush?” Then three truck doors slammed outside. She said, “That would be my brothers.” He found one sock beside the bed. His jeans were down the hall. His shirt was hanging from a lamp. He didn’t question that at all. He grabbed his boots without his belt And headed for the door. She said, “Not that one, Romeo.” He’d never moved that fast before. [Chorus] He learned Spanish on the run. ¡Vámonos! became his number one. Went from “Hola, señorita” To “Adiós, I’ve gotta go.” Three brothers hit the driveway. He was still looking for his clothes. He learned “rápido” means quickly When you’re carrying your boots. Couldn’t conjugate a single verb… But buddy, he could move. Yeah, he learned Spanish on the run. [Verse 3] He cleared a backyard fence He couldn’t clear again today. Left one boot behind the roses. Didn’t even look that way. Then a dog joined the procession. Nobody knew whose side. But when that gate flew open, Romeo found another stride. He made it to his pickup With gravel underneath his feet. One boot, no belt, shirt half-buttoned… Still his personal best for speed. [Bridge] He drove home making promises: “No more women I just met.” “No more tequila after midnight.” “No more things I’ll live to regret.” He even told the Lord, “Get me home, I’ve learned my lesson.” Then his phone lit up beside him… Apparently Heaven had a question. [Final Chorus] He learned Spanish on the run. ¡Vámonos! was still number one. He knew “adiós,” he knew “rápido,” And some words we won’t repeat. Three brothers in a driveway Sure improved his getaway speed. He’d lost a boot and half his pride, But somehow made it home. And if he’d learned his lesson, He’d have left that phone alone. [Breakdown] Now you might be wondering How I know what happened there— Where he left his other boot, And why his shirt was hanging there. How I know exactly what she said… And what those brothers yelled. Well… That phone beside me’s ringing. And I know that number well. [Outro] I looked down at her name. Thought about that fence… Those brothers… That dog… I really should’ve let it ring. I picked it up. “Hola.”
