[Verse 1]
Take me down below
On my first subway ride
I’m dressed in midnight silk
And I’m trying not to hide
Hold my hand, my love
When the doors cut wide
I want your cold good luck
On this first subway ride
[Pre-Chorus]
He smiled with a silver mouth
Said, baby, lean on me
The tunnels bite, the crowds get loud
But you will leave unscathed
[Chorus]
First subway ride
Stay by my side
First subway ride
I’m safe tonight
No one gets close
No one gets brave
First subway ride
You keep me saved
[Verse 2]
His coat like a casket
His eyes like black glass
He kissed my wrist and said
Let the shadows pass
A hand reached in the platform hush
He turned with a thunder stare
Then he pulled me to his jacket
Like I vanished into air
[Pre-Chorus]
He said, love, don’t flinch at all
Let every gaze fall dead
No palm will land, no mouth will mock
No cruel word in your head
[Chorus]
First subway ride
Stay by my side
First subway ride
I’m safe tonight
No one gets close
No one gets brave
First subway ride
You keep me saved
[Bridge]
And if the crowd gets hungry
And if the night leans in
He shows his teeth, and the whole car bows
Like they already sinned
So wrap me up in your old dark charm
Let the station lights go dim
If I’m your girl beneath the ground
Then the world can’t touch me
[Final Chorus]
First subway ride
Stay by my side
First subway ride
I’m safe tonight
No one gets close
No one gets brave
First subway ride
You keep me saved
First subway ride
Forever mine
No one will touch me
No one tonight