[Verse 1]
You walk in slow
I lose my name
I play it cool
But I’m not the same
One look from you
And I lean in close
You wear that calm
Like you know the most
I keep my hands
In my own damn pocket
You tilt your head
And I still can’t stop it
[Pre-Chorus]
Soft little smile
Sharp little game
You say my name
Like you own the flame
I try to stand
Like I’m untied
But my whole chest
Goes quiet inside
[Chorus]
You got the velvet leash
You got the velvet leash
Pull me close, then let me breathe
You got the velvet leash
I act so smooth
I act so free
But you know better
You know me
You got the velvet leash
You got the velvet leash
(turn me slow) you got the velvet leash
[Verse 2]
I watch you cross
That painted room
Every move
Feels planned and cruel
Not cruel like pain
More like a dare
A finger touch
In the open air
You’re all fine edges
Silk and steel
I say “no sweat”
But it’s too real
My pride stays up
My pulse sits down
You don’t even try
You still run this town
[Pre-Chorus]
Soft little smile
Sharp little game
You say my name
Like you own the flame
I try to stand
Like I’m untied
But my whole chest
Goes quiet inside
[Chorus]
You got the velvet leash
You got the velvet leash
Pull me close, then let me breathe
You got the velvet leash
I act so smooth
I act so free
But you know better
You know me
You got the velvet leash
You got the velvet leash
(turn me slow) you got the velvet leash
[Bridge]
If I kneel, I do it proud
No rush
No show
You read my face
Like you already know
Give me one chance
I’ll behave
Then you glance back
And I misbehave
[Chorus]
You got the velvet leash
You got the velvet leash
Pull me close, then let me breathe
You got the velvet leash
I act so smooth
I act so free
But you know better
You know me
You got the velvet leash
You got the velvet leash
(turn me slow) you got the velvet leash