Cherry Pie & Chrome
Alex Wilson
Description
'Cherry Pie & Chrome' is a wistful country-pop ballad steeped in Americana nostalgia, set in the timeless backdrop of a lonely small-town diner on a rainy night. The song paints a vivid picture of a waitress named Maggie, trapped in the monotony of her routine, whose world is unexpectedly stirred by the arrival of two strangers: Stone, a weary musician with a guitar and a haunted past, and a distraught bride fleeing her own wedding. The narrative unfolds with themes of longing, unexpected connections, and the courage to embrace change, all illuminated by the warm glow of neon signs, the shimmering reflections of chrome, and the comforting aroma of cherry pie. The mood is melancholic yet hopeful, underscored by a slow, deliberate tempo and emotive vocals, leaving the listener to ponder the characters' intertwined destinies.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Streetlights bleedin' orange down Main Street's sleepy hum Midnight's just a whisper, but my shift ain't nearly done Number three's a cherry pie, reflected in the glass Another lonely Friday night, praying that it'd pass Then the door chimes open, kinda slow and kinda wide And a shadow fills the doorway, nowhere left for me to hide He wore a faded denim jacket, had a guitar in his hand Looked like he'd seen a hundred towns, but never planned to land. [Chorus] Oh, the neon burned a halo 'round his dark and restless eyes And the jukebox played a sad song, underneath these small-town skies He ordered black coffee, said his name was easy, 'Stone' Suddenly this diner didn't feel so all alone Cherry pie and chrome reflection, silver glint of midnight rain He looked at me like I could break him, or he could ease my pain. [Verse 2] He talked about the highway, the freedom and the sting Said he'd played a hundred dives, heard every song they'd sing I poured him a refill, my hand was kinda shaky now Felt a spark I hadn't felt, since I don't remember how Then a flash of white lace, through the window, in the glare A girl in a wedding dress, with ribbons in her hair She looked like she was running, tears streaking painted grace Stopped dead in the doorway, a stranger in this place. [Chorus] Oh, the neon burned a halo 'round his dark and restless eyes And the jukebox played a sad song, underneath these small-town skies He ordered black coffee, said his name was easy, 'Stone' Suddenly this diner didn't feel so all alone Cherry pie and chrome reflection, silver glint of midnight rain He looked at me like I could break him, or he could ease my pain. [Bridge] She looked at him, he looked at her, then both looked back at me Three lost souls in a diner booth, chasing down destiny He gave her a slow nod, a silent, knowing plea And I knew right then and there, this night was meant to be More than just another shift, more than pouring coffee black This was the moment, there was no turning back. [Guitar Solo] (Instrumental break with pedal steel and electric guitar weaving around the melody) [Chorus] Oh, the neon burned a halo 'round his dark and restless eyes And the jukebox played a sad song, underneath these small-town skies He ordered black coffee, said his name was easy, 'Stone' Suddenly this diner didn't feel so all alone Cherry pie and chrome reflection, silver glint of midnight rain He looked at me like I could break him, or he could ease my pain. [Outro] Yeah, he looked at me like I could break him, or he could ease my pain Underneath that cherry pie glow, through the window, in the rain. Chrome and neon, yeah. Cherry pie and chrome. And maybe, just maybe, a new dawn. (Fade Out)