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And you called me
From the back of a silver Sedan
The driver was only half there
You met him a few drinks ago
Decided to let him drive home

I hate to stay up, losing sleep just because
I don’t like being known for killing the buzz
Sinkin’ into the seats
The leather can’t hold you like me

But if it came down to us, I’m not returning
I would die just to keep this candle burning
I don’t know what I’d do if he took me away from you
But believe me, I wouldn’t die for Jackson Medici

And we’re different
How you get invited to parties
How you’re mean and you never say sorry
How it’s only to people who hate me
How forgiveness is so overrated

I hate to stay up losing sleep, just because
I don’t like being known for killing the buzz
Sinkin’ into the seats
The leather can’t hold you like me

But if it came down to us, there’d be no hesitation
What a strange way to bookend our last conversation
I don’t know what I do if he took me away from you
But believe me, I wouldn’t die for Jackson Medici

Mm, he could hotbox his Accent and put in the key
Take Summerville joyrides with a broken AC
Just as long as you promise next time you’ll refuse
I know he insisted, so make an excuse
He could fall in a ditch, flip the car a few times
And it wouldn’t take up a synapse of my mind
I’ll call you a Taxi, or drive you instead
If it means I’ll never get that call again

And you called me
And I pictured the red in your eyes
I bet you had fun tonight
And your buddy was hardly awake
So you shouted his name

I regret pickin' up, he’s not sober enough
And I can’t be mad at you for having fun
You ended up fine
Stepped out and waved him goodbye

But if it came down to us, I’m not returning
I would die just to keep this candle burning
I’m a sweet pacifist, but as soon as he takes that risk
You better believe me
I’d put a bullet
Through Jackson Medici