[Verse 1] Parked outside, quick run inside Meter said I still had time Ran back out—receipt in hand Yellow ticket on the glass Thirty bucks. Time: 9:08 My phone said 9:07 I knocked on glass—you drove away Didn’t hear a word I’d say [Pre-Chorus] Called the office, pled my case “Just pay the fine,” they said to my face [Chorus] It’s just a ticket, so they say “Pay the fine and walk away” But something snapped inside my head You should’ve checked the time instead Just a fine? Just thirty bucks? Now the whole damn city’s stuck One small slip on my windshield blade That’s how a supervillain’s made [Verse 2] Judge looked down, barely awake “Says 9:08. Case closed. Next case.” Walked outside in pouring rain Thirty dollars, burning brain That’s when I made my simple vow: You will notice me now [Bridge] Meters flashing citywide Parking apps all crash and die Gates are open, alarms scream Every screen shows ME [Chorus] It’s just a ticket, so they say “Pay the fine and walk away” Now the meters all obey Nobody pays today Just a fine? Just thirty bucks? Look around—the system’s stuck One small slip on my windshield blade That’s how a supervillain’s made [Outro] Next time you write a ticket fast Make sure the minute’s really passed.
