[Intro: Spoken Female Vocal] Well, look who rolled back into town. Same headlights. Same excuse. [Harmonica Hook] [Verse 1] Midnight spilling down the street You pull up with that passenger seat Say, “Come on, baby, take a ride” Like last goodbye was justified Gold on my wrist, your hand on the wheel You talk so sweet till it turns real Every red light, you lean in slow Ask about tomorrow—you say, “Let’s go” [Pre-Chorus] You know the roads, you know the lines You know just how to buy more time But if you mean the things you say Why do they fade at the break of day? [Chorus] Neon rider, sweet-talking liar You kiss me like a house on fire Hold me close, then say goodbye Blame it on that morning light Oh, don’t give me that neon alibi Say you want me with the sun up high If it’s love, let it see the light Don’t just love me for the ride [Post-Chorus] Hey, hey—look me in the eye Hey, hey—no neon alibi Hey, hey—stay by my side Don’t just love me for the ride [Harmonica Answer] [Verse 2] There’s a diner off Route Nine Where you hold my hand past closing time You steal a fry, I steal your coat You almost say it, then clear your throat I like your laugh, I love your nerve Just hate that disappearing curve I’m not asking for a diamond ring Just daylight on this little thing [Pre-Chorus] No need to swear beneath the stars Or write my name across your heart Just let the morning find you here And say it where the words sound clear [Chorus] Neon rider, sweet-talking liar You kiss me like a house on fire Hold me close, then say goodbye Blame it on that morning light Oh, don’t give me that neon alibi Say you want me with the sun up high If it’s love, let it see the light Don’t just love me for the ride [Instrumental Break: Harmonica and Country-Rock Guitar] [Bridge: Half-Time Feel, Intimate Female Vocal] When the sunrise cracks the sky Will we be strangers passing by? I can leave—I’ve got my keys But I’d rather have you here with me No grand speech, no perfect line Just your hand still holding mine When the neon loses its glow Are you staying? Let me know [Final Chorus: Full Band, Powerful Female Vocal] Neon rider, feed that fire Give me more than midnight desire Hold me close when the day gets bright Let me see you in a different light Oh, don’t give me that neon alibi Say you want me with the sun up high If it’s love, let it see the light Don’t just love me for the ride [Post-Chorus: Female Harmonies] Hey, hey—look me in the eye Hey, hey—no neon alibi Hey, hey—stay by my side Don’t just love me for the ride [Outro: Spoken Female Vocal] You look good in neon, baby. Let’s see you in the sun. [Short Harmonica Finish]
