

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] I met him by the bus stop, raining half past three Red tie, polished shoes, said he’d been waiting on me Had a paper cup of tea and a grin I didn’t trust Said, “You look like someone who’s had a bit enough” [Pre-Chorus] He said, “Careful with that temper, son” I said, “Careful’s never been my one” He laughed so hard he nearly choked Said, “You’ll fit right in with folk I know” --- [Chorus] Had tea with the devil at half past nine Said, “Mate, it’s hard just walking the line” He took one look at the state I’m in Said, “Son, you’re doing better than them” Oh, tea with the devil, sugar and sin Stir it once and let the trouble in --- [Verse 2] He complained about the paperwork, heaven gets the praise Said hell’s just customer service with longer working days Everyone’s a critic, nobody behaves And sinners always blame him for the mess they made [Pre-Chorus] He said, “You’d be shocked how few are bad” I said, “You’d be shocked how few are glad” He nodded slow and checked his watch Said, “We’re both late for something rotten” --- [Chorus] Had tea with the devil at half past nine Said, “Mate, it’s hard just walking the line” He took one look at the state I’m in Said, “Son, you’re doing better than them” Oh, tea with the devil, two lumps of truth Burned my tongue but it cut right through --- [Middle 8, Spoken / Half-Sung] Now don’t get me wrong, he was very polite Held doors open, said please, said “right” Said, “Evil’s just boredom dressed up smart” Then nicked my lighter and my parking card --- [Final Chorus, Big, Gang Vocals] Had tea with the devil at half past nine Said, “Mate, it’s hard just walking the line” He took one look at the state I’m in Said, “Son, you’re doing better than them” Oh, tea with the devil, last cup of the day Paid in regrets and went on my way --- [Outro] He tipped his hat, said, “Keep your head” “You’re not one of mine… not yet.”
Tags
80s British ska-punk pop with bouncy basslines, off-beat guitars, cheeky brass, and theatrical, tongue-in-cheek vocals.
3:09
No
12/13/2025