Tacos in the Passenger Seat

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Two paper plates on the hood of the car Red salsa stains where the fingerprints are Mile marker forty, the engine runs hot You take the last bite, I take the last shot Cold can sweating in the cup by the brake Pepper and lime on the breath that we take Truck-stop radio, low and cracked One more exit, then we turn right back [Pre-Chorus] You say, “Slow down,” but you’re laughing too hard I say, “Hold tight,” as we leave the yard [Chorus] Tacos in the passenger seat, fire on my tongue Rolling down the highway like the night has just begun Salt on your fingers, red moon overhead We keep chasing dinner till the road runs out ahead [Verse 2] Al pastor dripping through the foil in your lap You wipe it with a napkin, then fall in my trap A cooler full of bottles knocks against the tire Every little turn makes the speakers climb higher Gas station halo on the windshield glass You point at the diner, I say, “Let it pass” There’s a taco stand glowing past the county line You know I’ll pull over when you give me that sign [Pre-Chorus] You say, “One more,” but your eyes say three That’s the kind of trouble that looks good to me [Chorus] Tacos in the passenger seat, fire on my tongue Rolling down the highway like the night has just begun Salt on your fingers, red moon overhead We keep chasing dinner till the road runs out ahead [Bridge] No map, no plan, no reason to stop A little more lime and the windows drop If morning finds us with the tank running low We’ll find another stand and do it all slow [Final Chorus] Tacos in the passenger seat, fire on my tongue Rolling down the highway till the last song’s sung Cold drink in your hand, warm smoke in the air If the road keeps calling, I’ll take you anywhere [Outro] Save me one bite Keep the engine alive We’ll eat by the shoulder And watch the trucks drive by