Best Bad Decision I Ever Made
Male Country Vocal (Luke Combs-style demo)
Description
An upbeat, feel-good modern country love song about embracing life's unexpected detours. 'Best Bad Decision I Ever Made' celebrates a chance encounter that blossomed into a beautiful, albeit unconventional, love story. The song's driving rhythm and catchy melody create a sing-along anthem perfect for radio and live performances, capturing the joy of finding love in the most unexpected places. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, the best things in life come from taking a leap of faith, even when it seems a little crazy.
Lyrics
[Intro] (Instant vocal pickup over a signature guitar riff, drums hit on the second bar) [Verse 1] You walked in late with your friends to last call Neon blue around your hair, boots leanin' on the wall Bartender said, 'One more,' I said, 'Make it two' 'Cause I caught that little half-smile when our eyes slid through You said, 'Shot or beer?' I said, 'Dealer's choice' You laughed, 'That's dangerous,' with that whiskey voice Next thing I know we're on the jukebox floor Singin' way too loud, beggin' for one more [Pre-Chorus] Everybody knows nothin' good starts that late But I'm so damn glad we made that mistake [Chorus] 'Cause one more shot turned into closin' down the bar Turned into backroad, tailgate, wishin' on a star Turned into your makeup bag on my bathroom sink Your boots by the bed and your coat on the drink Yeah, that one last beer turned into this life we made From a wild little night to a last name change I'd do it all again, no matter what it takes 'Cause girl, you're the best bad decision I ever made [Turnaround] (Guitar lick echoes the melody on 'best bad decision I ever made') [Verse 2] Your mama still jokes 'bout that first-time meet I showed up Sunday mornin' smellin' like last week Shirt half-wrinkle, hair all outta place You winked at me over eggs, I saw her hide a face Now it's bills on the fridge, dog hair on the couch Wedding band tan line I don't take off now That crooked little picture from our courthouse day Still hangin' kinda sideways and I like it that way [Pre-Chorus] We were twenty-four, broke, and runnin' on faith But baby, look at all the good we made from one mistake [Chorus] Yeah, one more shot turned into closin' down the bar Turned into backroad, tailgate, wishin' on a star Turned into your makeup bag on my bathroom sink Your boots by the bed and your coat on the drink Yeah, that one last beer turned into this life we made From a wild little night to a last name change I'd do it all again, no matter what it takes 'Cause girl, you're the best bad decision I ever made [Bridge] Now there's a baby monitor glowin' down the hall Cartoons hummin' low, toys stacked against the wall Some folks call it crazy how fast it all came But I'd roll those dice 'til they land the same If I could go back to that neon night I'd buy two rounds and I'd live it twice [Guitar Solo] (Simple melodic solo over the pre-chorus chords, leading back into the chorus) [Chorus - Big Last] 'Cause one more shot turned into closin' down the bar Turned into backroad, tailgate, wishin' on a star Turned into Sunday dinners at your mama's place Christmas cards and cousins knowin' our names Yeah, that one last beer turned into this life we made From a wild little night to a last name change I'd do it all again, every risk I'd take 'Cause girl, you're the best bad decision I ever made [Tag] Yeah, outta all my wrong turns and my hearts I've played You're the best bad decision I ever made [Outro] (Band rides the chorus groove, guitar sings the hook melody, fade on a crowd-chant feel of 'best bad decision I ever made...')