Card declined

Verse 1

You walked in like you owned the place,

With that practiced smile upon your face.

Thought I'd stop and watch you shine,

But I was busy living my life.

You dropped a line, I let it fall,

Didn't even bother to catch it at all.

You waited there for me to react,

But silence was the only thing you got back.

Pre-Chorus

You thought you'd found the perfect key,

But you don't get automatic entry.

You can knock, you can wait outside,

But you don't get access to my side.

Chorus

You walked in, expectin' a reaction,

All you got was the cricket action.

Tried to buy your way in,

I'm sorry, but your card's been declined.

You thought a little cash could change my mind,

But some things just aren't for sale this time.

You can swipe it once, you can swipe it twice,

But I'm not accepting that price.

Verse 2

You brought the charm, you brought the show,

Thought I'd be impressed—well, now you know.

You flashed the sparkle, made your pitch,

But I'm not falling for the gimmick.

You can't purchase someone's trust,

And you can't buy feelings just because.

So take your receipt and take your pride,

There's nothing waiting on the other side.

Pre-Chorus

You thought you'd found the perfect key,

But you don't get automatic entry.

You can knock, you can wait outside,

But you don't get access to my side.

Chorus

You walked in, expectin' a reaction,

All you got was the cricket action.

Tried to buy your way in,

I'm sorry, but your card's been declined.

You thought a little cash could change my mind,

But some things just aren't for sale this time.

You can swipe it once, you can swipe it twice,

But I'm not accepting that price.

Bridge

Oh, the machine says "try again,"

But I'm not changing my answer, friend.

No amount of gold, no fancy display

Is gonna make me give my choice away.

Final Chorus

You walked in, expectin' a reaction,

All you got was the cricket action.

Tried to buy your way in,

I'm sorry, but your card's been declined.

No, you can't purchase your way into my life,

No fancy offer's gonna make it right.

You can swipe it once, you can swipe it twice—

DECLINED.

Sorry, that's the price.

Outro

Transaction canceled.

Better luck next time.