[Verse 1]
You fixed my tie
In the hallway light
Blue dress, shy smile
My whole world went white
Homecoming night
I couldn't breathe right
You said, “don’t look down”
Then you took my hand
[Pre-Chorus]
And the gym doors swung
Like a heart gone wild
Your laugh hit me
Like a runaway smile
I felt my name
On your lips that way
And every scared little part of me
Wanted to stay
[Chorus]
Cafeteria corsage
Keep it on my wrist
Cafeteria corsage
I never felt a kiss
Like the way your eyes say
“Stay right here”
Cafeteria corsage
You make it clear
Cafeteria corsage
Cafeteria corsage
[Verse 2]
We slow danced close
By the raffle board
Your fingers traced
That little gold cord
You leaned in soft
Said “is this okay?”
I nodded yes
And the room slipped away
[Pre-Chorus]
And the football stars
Turned into dust
All I could see
Was you and us
The punch bowl hummed
The mirror shone
I found a home
Where I stood alone
[Chorus]
Cafeteria corsage
Keep it on my wrist
Cafeteria corsage
I never felt a kiss
Like the way your eyes say
“Stay right here”
Cafeteria corsage
You make it clear
Cafeteria corsage
Cafeteria corsage
[Bridge]
If they ask us why
We just smile and sway
Two girls in a room
Making brave out of day
Not a secret now
Not a dare, not a game
Just your hand in mine
And me calling your name
[Final Chorus]
Cafeteria corsage
Keep it on my wrist
Cafeteria corsage
I never felt a kiss
Like the way your eyes say
“Stay right here”
Cafeteria corsage
You make it clear
Cafeteria corsage
Cafeteria corsage