[Intro – fast surf guitar riff with spring reverb, drums kick in hard] [Verse 1] Walked in clean with a crooked tie Saw white flowers and a neon sky Free champagne and a five-piece band So I grabbed a drink like I owned the land [Verse 2] Smiling faces, I knew not one Still I acted like I was someone Hit the dance floor, stole the light Felt like royalty for half the night [Pre-Chorus] Then I saw the veil Then I saw the room Then I heard somebody say Who the hell invited you? [Chorus] (Not my bride) Wrong slow dance, wrong side (Not my bride) Wrong damn kiss, wrong night (Not my bride) Still I raised my glass with pride (Not my bride) Not my bride [Instrumental Break – surf riff turns heavier] [Verse 3] Caught the bouquet, I swear I did Shook hands with someone’s angry kid Signed a book with a heart and name No idea why I joined that game [Verse 4] Took the mic when the band went dead Said some words that should stay unsaid Everybody froze, I flashed a grin Like I was family walking in [Pre-Chorus] Then I saw her face Then I saw his jaw Then I knew this whole damn place Was not mine at all [Chorus] (Not my bride) Wrong slow dance, wrong side (Not my bride) Wrong damn kiss, wrong night (Not my bride) Still I raised my glass with pride (Not my bride) Not my bride [Bridge – heavier metal guitars, drums intensify] White cake, black suit My name was not on the route One more drink, one more lie One more photo I can’t deny [Instrumental Jam – heavy surf-metal riff, short lead guitar break] [Breakdown] I waved at grandma I kissed the air I posed for pictures Like I belonged there [Final Chorus] (Not my bride) Wrong slow dance, wrong side (Not my bride) Wrong damn kiss, wrong night (Not my bride) Still I raised my glass with pride (Not my bride) Not my bride [Outro – fast riff, abrupt stop]
