[Intro: 122 BPM; bright twelve-string electric guitar plays an original two-bar chiming riff; melodic bass doubles its opening four notes; soft techno kick enters with handclaps; eight seconds] [Verse 1: bright robotic male tenor; lightly metallic tone; melodic rhythmic delivery; short guitar answers] Caught the bus at half past three, You took the empty seat by me. Your shopping bag began to tear, An orange rolled beneath my chair. I picked it up; you laughed and said, “I should have bought a loaf instead.” I held the bag against my knee, You asked how far I’d ride with thee. [Pre-Chorus: clipped robotic rap; bass climbs; handclaps continue] I saw my street, I saw my shop, You asked my name— I missed my stop. [Chorus: catchy robotic tenor melody; close synthetic two-part harmonies; chiming guitar riff underneath] Missed my stop, Two streets back. You kept talking, I lost track. Let it roll, Let it run. I had nowhere Worth leaving you for, hon. [Turnaround: original guitar riff twice; piano triplet flourish; techno pulse stays steady] [Verse 2: robotic tenor; conversational swing against straight kick] You said, “You’re miles beyond your street.” I said, “I’m comfortable in this seat.” You said, “That’s quite a fare to pay.” I said, “I’ve wasted more today.” The driver called the final square, We stepped into the chilly air. You split your bag and gave me two, Said, “Now I owe a walk to you.” [Pre-Chorus: rhythmic robotic delivery; filtered chord pulse widens] We passed your gate, You checked the clock. Then took my arm— One more block. [Chorus: fuller synthetic harmony; melodic bass counterline] Missed my stop, Two streets back. You kept talking, I lost track. Let it roll, Let it run. I had nowhere Worth leaving you for, hon. [Instrumental: eight bars; bright electric guitar develops the chiming riff; melodic bass answers; upright piano chord stabs; restrained electronic hats] [Breakdown: kick drops; finger snaps and muted guitar; robotic spoken exchange] “You do this often?” “Miss my street?” “Talk to strangers.” “Only if they steal my seat.” “You could have moved.” “I could have gone.” “You stayed right there.” “You kept me talking on.” [Final Verse: kick returns; bright rhythmic robotic tenor] Outside your house, you found your key, Then wrote your number down for me. I folded it and checked it twice, You said, “Tomorrow would be nice.” The ride back home was nearly bare, I put two oranges on the chair. The driver grinned, “Forgot your road?” I said, “Best trip I’ve had aboard.” [Final Chorus: soaring robotic tenor; tight two-part harmony; full guitar/piano groove] Missed my stop, Two streets back. You kept talking, I lost track. Let it roll, Let it run. For once I’m glad I got something wrong. [Coda: guitar riff twice; bass rises against descending harmony; handclaps stop; bright sixth-chord finish]
