Ticket to Trouble

(Cop) [Electronic drums, synth bass, and soft electric guitar riffs] Pulled you over, doing ninety in a fifty zone, License and registration, where you headed all alone? Got your hands shaking, sweating through your shirt, Just another speeder, or something more covert? (Driver) [Electronic drums, synth bass, and soft electric guitar riffs] Officer, I’m sorry, had a rough day at work, Didn’t mean to speed, I know it’s a big quirk. Hands on the wheel, heart racing fast, Hoping and praying this will all just pass. Chorus (Together): [Driving beat, powerful synth leads, harmonized vocals] Ticket to trouble, heartbeats on the line, One’s enforcing the law, the other’s toeing the line. Secrets in the air, tension running high, In this game of truth, who’s living the lie? Verse 2: (Cop) [Electronic drums, synth bass, and soft electric guitar riffs] Mind if I take a look, step out of the car? Routine inspection, won’t take you far. What’s in the trunk, what’s under the seat? Anything you shouldn’t have, any deceit? (Driver) [Electronic drums, synth bass, and soft electric guitar riffs] Just some clothes and tools, nothing much to see, Trying to stay calm, hoping he believes me. Every second feels like a year, Praying to God he doesn’t find what’s here. Bridge: (Cop) [Electric guitar riffs and a heavy beat] Found something odd, what’s this bag here? Looks suspicious, got any answers, dear? (Driver) [Electric guitar riffs and a heavy beat] Please officer, don’t take me away, Made a mistake, I’ll be better, I pray. Chorus (Together): [Driving beat, powerful synth leads, harmonized vocals] Ticket to trouble, heartbeats on the line, One’s enforcing the law, the other’s toeing the line. Secrets in the air, tension running high, In this game of truth, who’s living the lie? Outro: (Together) [Strong, memorable hook and layered harmonies] Ticket to trouble, no winners in this game, Both sides of the law, nothing’s ever the same. Caught in the crossroads, lives intertwined, In this twist of fate, justice is blind.