Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Picked you up at eight fifteen Dad said “Home by twelve You hear?” You laughed “Relax What's the worst that could happen?” Then the dead climbed out the rearview mirror Graveyard shortcut Gas on E Radio stuck on some old hymn You grabbed my arm as the first one reached With a half-gone face and a crooked grin [Chorus] Worst perfect date I ever had Hand in hand We’re runnin’ like mad You’re in my jacket I’m missin’ one shoe Dodgin’ those monsters Stuck to you If this is trouble I’ll take it again Chased by the night But we still win Heart on fire Blood on the gate Best bad time Our worst perfect date [Verse 2] Jumped the fence at Miller’s farm You whispered “This is kinda fun” Then a shadow stood up from the pumpkin patch Stitched-up smile Said “Mind if I run?” (hey!) He tipped his hat Called me “kid” Said “Nice girl Don’t let her go” We three sprinting past the corn in the wind Like some wild late-night horror show [Chorus] Worst perfect date I ever had Hand in hand We’re runnin’ like mad You’re in my jacket I’m missin’ one shoe Dodgin’ those monsters Stuck to you If this is trouble I’ll take it again Chased by the night But we still win Heart on fire Blood on the gate Best bad time Our worst perfect date [Bridge] Streetlight flicker Eleven fifty-nine Your lipstick smeared Your fingers in mine Curfew bells ringin’ in my head too late We dive on your porch Slam the gate (oh!) [Chorus] Worst perfect date I ever had Laughin’ hard Tryin’ not to be bad Your hair all tangled I’m still in shock Zombies at the corner Watchin’ the clock If this is trouble Let it repeat Cold grave dirt on our dancing feet We made it home Just beat the chime Scared half to death Best night of my life
Tags
High-energy rockabilly stomp with slapped upright bass, twangy hollow-body guitars, and snappy snares; male vocals with tight female backing shouts on the hook. Verses stay lean and frantic, chorus opens up with big gang vocals and a walking bass line. Short guitar fills trade with call-and-response ad-libs, everything mixed hot and raw like a sweaty garage show., rockabilly
Duration
2:23
Instrumental
No
Created
3/15/2026