[Verse 1]
Zip up my coat
Tuck in my scarf
You text “I’m here”
Headlights cut the dark
Throw my bag in
You lean across
Quick
Crooked smile
Like we beat the clock
[Chorus]
See ya later
Alligator
You laugh
“In a while
Crocodile” (hey)
At the curb by Gate 12
Traded grins for a little denial
You pull away
Tail lights fading
But the wave hangs in the air
See ya later
Alligator
Means I wish that I was there
[Verse 2]
Dive to the bus stop
Share a cig in the wind
You steal my lighter
Like you’re stealing my grin
One more bad joke
You steal another kiss
You say
“Text when you land”
I file it under “things I’ll miss”
[Chorus]
See ya later
Alligator
You laugh
“In a while
Crocodile”
Fingers tapping on the window
Trying to stretch one more mile (woah)
You pull away
Tail lights fading
But the wave hangs in the air
See ya later
Alligator
Means I wish that I was there
[Bridge]
Door shuts soft
World roars loud
You drive off
I stand my ground
Hand in the cold
Still raised high
Tiny farewell
Under a heavy sky
[Chorus]
See ya later
Alligator
You laugh
“In a while
Crocodile”
At the curb by Gate 12
Traded grins for a little denial
You pull away
Tail lights fading
I’m still waving in your rearview glare
See ya later
Alligator
Means I wish that I was there (oh yeah)