DON’T PUSH IT. [Verse 1] You stepped out, left me at your place A big red button sitting right in my face A note beside it, bold and clear: “DO NOT PRESS. I’ll be right back.” Had some tea, picked up a book Only one minute gone? Another look You left it right where I could see How am I supposed to let it be? [Pre-Chorus] I just wanna know what happens next Doesn’t mean I wanna press Moving closer, measuring space This is still the research phase [Chorus] Don’t press, don’t press—I get it, okay? That’s why I can’t seem to look away Red and round, just the perfect size One little finger from a bad idea Don’t press, don’t press—yes, I can read I know exactly what those words mean Some things in life you just can’t resist …What about once? No, once is literally the thing you forbid [Verse 2] Nothing on the back explains a thing Look from the side—still red as sin Turn the note over, now the words are gone Doesn’t mean the rule’s withdrawn Heard a little noise by the front door Sat up straight like I’d done nothing at all The second I knew nobody was there I wanted to press it more, I swear [Bridge] Press it, and I might regret it Leave it, and I’ll never forget it Could just ask you when you get back If it were that easy, we wouldn’t be at— Three, two, one— I lost the second I started counting down [Chorus 2] Pressed it, pressed it—yeah, I did Confetti raining from the ceiling Your voice comes through the speaker: “Happy birthday!” “Knew you’d press it! Congratulations!” Don’t press, don’t press—what was that for? How long have you been planning all this? There you are, laughing by the door You’ve been hiding there watching, haven’t you? “How many minutes did you last?” “…I didn’t press it.” [Interlude] With confetti tangled in my hair Let me say it one more time: “I didn’t press it.” [Verse 3] While you’re laughing, I hand you a box A little ribbon tied on top A note beside it, bold and clear: “DO NOT OPEN. Just wait a minute.” “Who would fall for something like that?” You sip your tea, all cool and relaxed While I’m picking confetti off the floor Behind me, ribbon slips and hits the boards [Pre-Chorus 2] “I’m not doing anything.” “I didn’t even ask.” That little conversation Tells me all I need to know Before I turn around, I hear Your quiet little voice: “…I’ve wanted one of these.” [Breakdown] Someone pressed what said “Don’t press” Someone opened what said “Not yet” You were laughing at me a minute ago Now who’s looking anywhere else? “I was just checking.” “Still in the research phase?” Hey, don’t steal my lines! [Final Chorus] Happy birthday to you and me Here’s to two with no self-control You gave me a “DO NOT PRESS” button I gave you a “DO NOT OPEN” present Inside, the watch you’ve been wishing for For you, who couldn’t wait one minute more “How many seconds did you last?” “…I didn’t open it.” You’re already wearing it! Happy birthday to you and me Fell for it again this year We know what makes each other happy And exactly what we’ll do when no one’s here Some things in life you just can’t resist And looking at that happy face of yours Trying not to laugh? Now that’s asking far too much! [Outro] Me, with confetti in my hair You, trying to hide that watch you wear “I didn’t press it.” “I didn’t open it.” One birthday photo And all the evidence “Okay, picture time. Don’t laugh.” …Can’t do that either!
