[Verse 1]
I kept my hands clean
Till they came for your name
I wore the bruise like silk
I took the blame
You had soft bones
They came with sharpened teeth
So I learned the dark
And made it kneel to me
[Pre-Chorus]
If they ask, I bit first
If they ask, I lied
I crossed that line for you
With a fire in my eyes
[Chorus]
I’ll be the villain
If it saves your peace
I’ll wear the black crown
So you can breathe
I’ll be the villain
Say my name, let it ring
If they want a monster
I’ll be their thing
[Verse 2]
They built a church of pain
Out of your old fear
I kicked the doors wide open
And dragged you clear
Now my shadow stands
Where their candles died
I don’t need redemption
If you’re still alive
[Pre-Chorus]
If they ask, I bit first
If they ask, I lied
I crossed that line for you
With a fire in my eyes
[Chorus]
I’ll be the villain
If it saves your peace
I’ll wear the black crown
So you can breathe
I’ll be the villain
Say my name, let it ring
If they want a monster
I’ll be their thing
[Bridge]
Let them hiss my name
Let them carve their myths
I was born for the war
In a world like this
[Breakdown]
Go on, point and scream
I can take the stain
If your heart stays warm
I’ll take the pain
[Final Chorus]
I’ll be the villain
If it saves your peace
I’ll wear the black crown
So you can breathe
I’ll be the villain
Say my name, let it ring
If they want a monster
I’ll be their thing
I’ll be the villain
Till the whole world breaks
If your soul gets out
That’s the price I take