{"id":"0dd34e6f-0aba-4d03-b769-b00861365df3","title":"Gas Station Roses","artist":"Alex Wilson","album":null,"year":2025,"genre":"Americana/Country Pop/Singer-Songwriter","duration":"3:48","lyrics":"[Intro]\n(Bright acoustic guitar riff, hand claps, \"hey hey\" vocals)\nBa da da da, ba da da da\n[Verse 1]\nTommy's doing ninety down Route 65\nAnniversary dinner was supposed to be at five\nStops at the Chevron, grabs the best of what's left\nTwelve bucks for forgiveness wrapped in cellophane and breath\nSarah's meeting Tyler from that dating app\nRunning late 'cause she couldn't find the right ball cap\nGrabs a bunch of yellow ones to match her sundress\nSometimes Cupid works the register at the Texaco Express\n[Pre-Chorus]\nThey ain't from no fancy flower shop\nNext to the beef jerky and the soda pop\nBut when you need a miracle at ten p.m.\nThank God for...\n[Chorus]\nGas station roses, five kinds of sorry in a bunch\nGas station roses, for when you mess up or miss lunch\nThey're sitting by the lottery tickets\nRight there with the last-minute fixes\nWrapped up in plastic, love in distress\nGas station roses - hey, desperate times, desperate measures\n(Ba da da da, ba da da da)\nGas station roses, saving asses since forever\n[Verse 2]\nJenny's at the Shell 'cause her husband had to work\nTheir daughter's first recital and she's feeling like a jerk\nBuys three bunches just to fill the empty seat\nSometimes love looks like wilted stems and a receipt\nMarcus hits the BP after one too many beers\nSaid some things he shouldn't, now he's shifting through the gears\nParks outside her apartment with those roses and a prayer\n'Cause nothing says \"I'm sorry\" like flowers from nowhere\n[Pre-Chorus]\nThey ain't gonna win no beauty prize\nHalf dead already, full of white lies\nBut when you need a Hail Mary at half past ten\nThank God for...\n[Chorus]\nGas station roses, five kinds of sorry in a bunch\nGas station roses, for when you mess up or miss lunch\nThey're sitting by the lottery tickets\nRight there with the last-minute fixes\nWrapped up in plastic, love in distress\nGas station roses - hey, desperate times, desperate measures\n(Ba da da da, ba da da da)\nGas station roses, saving asses since forever\n[Bridge]\nFrom the Conoco to the Circle K\nThey're moving roses every single day\n'Cause somewhere somebody's running late\nSomebody's wrong, somebody's wait--ing...\nBy the coffee and the energy drinks\nBetween the motor oil and the kitchen sinks\nThere's a rainbow of apologies\nNinety-nine cent guarantees\nThat you're trying!\n[Guitar Solo]\n(Electric guitar solo with a country twang, building in intensity)\n[Final Chorus]\nGas station roses, five kinds of sorry in a bunch\nGas station roses, breakfast tacos of the romance punch\nThey're sitting by the scratch-off dreams\nRight there with the \"forgive me\" schemes\nWrapped up in plastic, love in distress\nGas station roses - hey, desperate times, desperate measures\n[Outro-Chorus]\nGas station roses (hey!)\nEverybody knows it (hey!)\nWhen you're in the doghouse\nThat's the way it goes, it's\nGas station roses (ba da da da)\nSaving our asses (ba da da da)\nGas station roses\nSince forever and ever, amen!\n(Hey, hey, hey!)\n[Outro]\nNext time you're in trouble, here's what you do\nHit up the Exxon on Avenue Two\nAnd if they're out of roses, don't you fret or frown\nJust grab a Slim Jim, turn your car around!","notes":"Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar (rhythm), Electric Guitar (lead, fills), Pedal Steel Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums (kick, snare, hi-hat), Dobro (bridge solo), Synth Pads (subtle layering), Handclaps, Backing Vocals (stacked harmonies). The 'ba da da da' sections should be light and airy, sung with a touch of whimsy. The handclaps should be tight and well-rehearsed, providing a percussive drive. The electric guitar should have a slightly overdriven tone, appropriate for country rock. The bass should be punchy and supportive, locking in with the kick drum to create a solid groove. Consider adding a subtle mandolin part during the verses to enhance the Americana feel. Tempo: Moderate shuffle. Mood: Upbeat, humorous, and heartwarming. The song should evoke a sense of relatability and nostalgia.","description":"A heartwarming and humorous Americana track that celebrates the unsung heroes of relationships: gas station roses. Set in D major, the song features a driving acoustic shuffle, layered with pedal steel, subtle synth pads, and tight percussion. The chorus explodes with stacked harmonies, bold electric guitar riffs, handclaps, and a punchy sub-bass, creating a dynamic and uplifting feel. The bridge offers a brief respite with a soulful dobro solo before the energetic full-band finale, capturing the relatable experience of last-minute apologies and desperate romantic gestures.","image_url":"https://v3.fal.media/files/rabbit/5JzzlAVm-caDanf_jLNrT.jpeg","audio_url":"https://mxlidlmuqqztsxikjnpe.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/song-audio/8471cf64-36eb-4f5a-9b4c-7a04342118f5/GasStationRoses-1757880063655.mp3","created_at":"2025-09-14T19:58:16.7+00:00"}