You said meet me after work By the gravel road sign I pulled up in my old truck Hair still pinned up from nine You had that crooked grin Like you knew my name And somehow that was enough To start the flame Now my heart's on the dash And my boots on the floor I'm trying to play it cool But I want you more Take me to your tailgate state (Your tailgate state) Where the tires kick dust And the stars don't wait (Stars don't wait) If you say my name I won't act tough Your tailgate state Is my kind of love I like boys who mean what they say Who can hold a hand Who don't need a grand speech Just a steady plan You got a cracked phone screen And a laugh too loud But when you look at me You turn my whole world proud Now my heart's on the dash And my boots on the floor I'm trying to play it cool But I want you more Take me to your tailgate state (Your tailgate state) Where the tires kick dust And the stars don't wait (Stars don't wait) If you say my name I won't act tough Your tailgate state Is my kind of love Let the porch light fade Let the good night roll I'll be your soft place You'll be my home One hand on the wheel One on me That's all I need To feel free Take me to your tailgate state (Your tailgate state) Where the tires kick dust And the stars don't wait (Stars don't wait) If you say my name I won't act tough Your tailgate state Is my kind of love Your tailgate state Yeah, that's enough Your tailgate state Is my kind of love
