[Verse 1]
You met me by the ashtray
In a room that felt too small
Your hand brushed mine once
And I broke my own walls
Your ring caught the low light
Like a warning on your skin
I should've walked away then
But I let you pull me in
[Pre-Chorus]
We keep it under hymns
Under folded hands
We know the floorboards listen
We know the tables stand
Say my name like a secret
Say it like a plea
If they ever ask us
You were never here with me
[Chorus]
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
We keep on bleeding
In the same old seat
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
If love is forbidden
Then hold me in the heat
[Verse 2]
I saw your breath shake
When the pastor said amen
You looked right through the crowd
Like you wanted me again
My phone lit up silent
With your one-line dare
Come meet me after service
But we both know we can't go there
[Pre-Chorus]
We keep it under hymns
Under folded hands
We know the floorboards listen
We know the tables stand
Say my name like a secret
Say it like a plea
If they ever ask us
You were never here with me
[Chorus]
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
We keep on bleeding
In the same old seat
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
If love is forbidden
Then hold me in the heat
[Bridge]
When the organ rises
I forget my name
When you touch my shoulder
I feel that holy shame
Take the blame from my mouth
Take the fear from my chest
If I burn for this feeling
Let me burn like the rest
[Final Chorus]
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
We keep on bleeding
In the same old seat
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
If love is forbidden
Then hold me in the heat
Back pew secret
Back pew secret (back pew secret)
Leave a little mercy
Where you held me last