Title: Gas Station Roses [Intro — warm acoustic strum, light kick] Gas station roses. Two for ten. [Verse 1 — conversational, dry smile] I bought gas station roses On my way across town. The plastic crinkled louder Than the radio sound. You said, “Don’t bring flowers. Just get here on time.” So I showed up with both And a bottle of wine. [Pre-Chorus — lift, soft harmonies] I practiced “I’m sorry” At every red light. It all sounded perfect Till I saw your porch light. [Chorus — bright, singable, handclaps] Gas station roses, Cheap red wine. Trying to fix What I broke last night. You rolled your eyes. I made you laugh. Gas station roses Got me halfway back. Gas station roses. Halfway back. [Verse 2 — drums in, smiling detail] Your dog went crazy. Your roommate said, “Wow.” Then mouthed, “Good luck, buddy,” And quietly bowed out. You stood in the doorway In that old college shirt. I said, “I was stupid.” You said, “Which part first?” [Pre-Chorus — playful build] I blamed the game. I blamed the beer. You said, “Try again, But mean it this year.” [Chorus — fuller, crowd-ready] Gas station roses, Cheap red wine. Trying to fix What I broke last night. You rolled your eyes. I made you laugh. Gas station roses Got me halfway back. Gas station roses. Halfway back. [Bridge — stripped, tender but funny] One petal was missing. The card said “congrats.” I crossed it out twice With a gas station match. You said, “You’re learning.” I said, “I learn slow.” You said, “Put them in water. Then don’t be a joke.” [Final Chorus — big, warm, extra harmony] Gas station roses, Cheap red wine. Trying to love you better One try at a time. You rolled your eyes. I made you laugh. Gas station roses Got me halfway back. Gas station roses. Halfway back. [Outro — acoustic only] Now every Friday, I’m there right on time. With gas station roses And better red wine.
