Tangled Backdoor

[Verse 1]
We were tangled up
On her kitchen table
Half her dress undone
Salt shaker unstable
Then the keys in the door
Cold sweat on my neck
She grabs my arm
Says "there’s one way left"

[Pre-Chorus]
She points down the hall
Eyes wide
Half-laughing
Heart in my mouth
Trying to process what’s happening

[Chorus]
She said "try the backdoor"
Like it’s some kind of favor
Like this is just
Another wild little caper
Looking back now
I should’ve just run away
You don’t get offers like that
Every day

[Verse 2]
Footsteps closer
I can hear him swear
Fridge light humming
Clothes everywhere
I’m stuck in the hallway
Shoes in my hand
Her voice in my ear
With that reckless plan

[Pre-Chorus]
My brain’s yelling "leave"
But my pride says "stay"
Never thought bad choices
Could sound this okay

[Chorus]
She said "try the backdoor"
Like it’s some kind of favor
Like this is just
Another wild little caper
Looking back now
I should’ve just run away
You don’t get offers like that
Every day

[Bridge]
Husband yelling in the front
Dog barking at the gate
I’m staring down that exit
Thinking maybe this is fate
If trouble had a knock
It was pounding at my name
Guess the wildest stories
Come wrapped in shame

[Chorus]
She said "try the backdoor"
Like it’s some kind of favor
Like this is just
Another wild little caper
Looking back now
I should’ve just run away
You don’t get offers like that
Every day
 

Written, produced - Rick Dean
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