[Verse 1] I saw you by the milk bar door Red boots, green bag, asking for more Pool table light on your cheekbone line You laughed like trouble was doing time I had two coins and a borrowed grin You said, “Get in close, let the fun begin” My old sedan shook on the curb And your name hit hard like a savage word [Pre-Chorus] You said, “Drive fast, don’t fade” I said, “Baby, I’m already awake” Your hand on the dash, my foot on the gas Everything broke loose, and it broke real fast [Chorus] Backseat arcade Backseat arcade You and me, we make a mess One more round, I’m all in, yes Backseat arcade Backseat arcade Spin that night till it lights my brain I keep coming back again [Verse 2] You wore that jacket from the op shop rack Stitched-up elbow, faded black We hit the pier where the pelicans screamed You stole my cap like it was your dream Then the whole room spun in a kitchen-blue haze Your laugh came quick in a boxy blaze I bit my tongue, you bit the straw We were a spark with a broken jaw [Pre-Chorus] You said, “Drive fast, don’t fade” I said, “Baby, I’m already awake” Your hand on the dash, my foot on the gas Everything broke loose, and it broke real fast [Chorus] Backseat arcade Backseat arcade You and me, we make a mess One more round, I’m all in, yes Backseat arcade Backseat arcade Spin that night till it lights my brain I keep coming back again [Bridge] [Breakdown] If I lose my way, you know where I’ll be On that torn-up seat with you next to me No crown, no stage, just sweat and grin Hit it once more, let the night cave in [Final Chorus] Backseat arcade Backseat arcade You and me, we make a mess One more round, I’m all in, yes Backseat arcade Backseat arcade Spin that night till it lights my brain I keep coming back again Backseat arcade Backseat arcade Don’t let go when the red turns green You’re the best bad dream I’ve seen
