Three Strikes (You’re Out)
You came in the back door, hat backwards and that smirk on your face
You’d been warned about what that look does to me before you showed up at my place
First time we had our shot, but I couldn’t see what it really was
It ran its course, those good times hit hard — man, how loud it buzzed
Chorus
When two soulmates find each other again in another life
Oh how the universe does rejoice
When two soulmates come together again, nothing left but choice
Choose wisely my friend, ‘cause this don’t happen very rare
Choose wisely my friend, don’t be foolish — open up and share
Second time around, we were older, still that spark refused to die
I told you “one day I’d burn it all down, just say the word and I’m by your side”
But life got loud with kids and bills and the miles kept stretching wide
Destiny whispered “She’s the one you should have” — I nodded, then let it slide
Chorus
When two soulmates find each other again in another life
Oh how the universe does rejoice
When two soulmates come together again, nothing left but choice
Choose wisely my friend, ‘cause this don’t happen very rare
Choose wisely my friend, don’t be foolish — open up and share
Third time the phone rang, everything lined up like the stars aligned
Grown kids, empty nest, I finally had the chance to leave it all behind
I’d do anything for you — that’s what I swore a thousand times
But the scars from before had me frozen at the door, scared of another knife
I thought I had more time, played it safe instead of all-in on the line
Past ghosts in my head louder than the voice saying “She’s still mine”
By the time I found my courage, you’d already said “I do” to another guy
Now I’m sitting here with three strikes — and baby, I’m out
Final Chorus (softer, slower)
We found each other again in this life…
The universe must’ve cried instead of rejoiced
Nothing left but the choice I never made
Should’ve listened, should’ve opened up, should’ve shared
Now I’m just the fool who had three chances… and lost ‘em all right there
