The Bad Idea (Seven Minutes)

​[Intro]

(Muffled sound of a car engine humming)

(Slow, deep bass line drops in)

(Spoken whisper)

I shouldn't be here.

I really shouldn't be here.

Ooh-whoa...

​[Verse 1]

I got a prayer in my pocket and a text on my phone

One leads to heaven, one leads to your home.

I know the scripture, I know the routine

But you got a language that’s dirty and mean.

You say I’m "unlocked," you say I’m a "mess"

But I’m only addicted to how I say "yes."

​[Chorus]

This ain't a love song, it’s a bad idea

I’m seven minutes out, but I’m parking right here.

I’m planning a wedding in a war zone, baby

Thinking you’ll save me when you just drive me crazy.

It’s the "ugh" in my gut, it’s the heat in my veins

I’m trading my peace for your beautiful chains.

Yeah, I want the ring, but I’m taking the hit

‘Cause I’m high on the feeling of—

Just. One. More. Bit.

​[Post-Chorus: The Hook]

(Catchy, rhythmic vocal chop)

Bad idea, but it feels so right.

(Don't do it, girl, don't do it)

I’m losing the battle tonight.

Bad idea, but I need the high.

(Seven minutes, seven minutes)

Kiss my sanity goodbye.

​[Verse 2]

You insulted my brain, but you touched up my soul

You’re the only addiction I can’t quite control.

I tried to be safe with a man who was kind

But he couldn’t get your fingerprints off my mind.

You’re not a "mystery," you’re a neon sign

That says "DANGER AHEAD" but I’m crossing the line.

You say "trust me, you don't like who I am"

But I’m already dancing in the palm of your hand.

​[Chorus]

This ain't a love song, it’s a bad idea

I’m seven minutes out, but I’m parking right here.

I’m planning a wedding in a war zone, baby

Thinking you’ll save me when you just drive me crazy.

It’s the "ugh" in my gut, it’s the heat in my veins

I’m trading my peace for your beautiful chains.

Yeah, I want the ring, but I’m taking the hit

‘Cause I’m high on the feeling of—

Just. One. More. Bit.

​[Verse 3]

(Music strips back - Intimate tension)

The engine cuts off, the silence is loud

I’m a holy woman in a sinful cloud.

I see your shadow moving in the glass

Knowing this feeling ain’t gonna last.

My spirit is screaming, telling me to run

But my flesh is saying "the night has just begun."

I check my mirror, fix my lipstick, take a breath...

I’m walking straight into a beautiful death.

​[Scat Solo / Vocal Ad-libs]

(Soulful improvisation)

Ba-da-ba-da-dow...

Ooh-yeah-ee-yeah!

Ski-bi-di-bop-bop-bow!

(Lord help me!)

Hey-ey-ey-ey...

It's a bad idea! (So bad!)

​[Bridge]

What if we made it? What if we tried?

(That’s just the poison keeping me tied.)

What if you’re sweet? What if you’re true?

(That’s just the lie that I tell about you.)

I’m on my knees, but I ain’t praying for grace

I’m praying for one more look at your face.

​[Final Chorus]

This ain't a love song, it’s a bad idea

I’m seven minutes out, but I’m parking right here!

I’m planning a wedding in a war zone, baby

Thinking you’ll save me when you just drive me crazy!

It’s the "ugh" in my gut, it’s the heat in my veins

I’m trading my peace for your beautiful chains.

Yeah, I want the ring, but I’m taking the hit

‘Cause I’m high on the feeling of—

Just. One. More. Bit.

​[Outro]

Seven minutes...

(Bad idea.)

Seven minutes...

(I’m still here.)

Don't pick up.

(Don't pick up.)

...I’m almost there.

(Knock, knock.)

(Fade out)