[Intro]
Hush now, honey, lock the door
I brought a secret from the basement floor
Sweet little halo, ribbon in my hair
But something wicked is breathing in the chair
[Verse 1]
I smile like sugar in a porcelain cup
Say my name softly, watch the room light up
White lace gloves and a Sunday face
Then I drag black boots through your sacred place
You want an angel? I can play the part
Tiny little wings, big black heart
Count to four while I tilt my head
There’s a hungry little monster underneath the bed
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t call me harmless, don’t call me tame
I learned to whisper before I learned your name
[Chorus]
I’m your cute little angel till the lights go low
Then I’m a naughty little goth girl stealing the show
Kiss my cheek, but don’t get close
I’ve got a taste for the things that scare you most
A little crazy, a little divine
Cross my heart with a crooked knife
I’m your cute little angel—watch me lose control
When the dark takes over, baby, feed my soul
[Verse 2]
Black lipstick stain on a silver spoon
I keep bad dreams in a locked-up room
Velvet choker, crooked grin
Tell me all your secrets, I’ll invite them in
I dance with the mannequins, talk to the walls
Laugh when the midnight telephone calls
Pretty as a doll with a dangerous spark
I leave red footprints wandering through the dark
[Rap Break]
Cute face, sharp tongue, sugar in the teeth
Pretty little problem with a devil underneath
No sleep, cold creep, heartbeat out of time
Put your fear in my pocket, now your fear is mine
Step back, lights flash, hear the floorboards crack
I’m the bad idea that keeps calling you back
Say “please,” say “please,” let the little bell ring
I’m a nightmare in a dress and I’m ready to sing
[Chorus]
I’m your cute little angel till the lights go low
Then I’m a naughty little goth girl stealing the show
Kiss my cheek, but don’t get close
I’ve got a taste for the things that scare you most
A little crazy, a little divine
Cross my heart with a crooked knife
I’m your cute little angel—watch me lose control
When the dark takes over, baby, feed my soul
[Bridge]
If I fall apart, will you watch or run?
If I show my teeth, will you call it fun?
There’s a little girl crying behind my eyes
And a black-winged queen who never lies
[Breakdown]
Sweet, sweet, sweet—then bite
Pretty, pretty, pretty—goodnight
Say you love me, say you’re brave
I’m the one thing you can’t save
[Final Chorus]
I’m your cute little angel till the lights go low
Now I’m a naughty little goth girl, and I’m running the show
Kiss my cheek, but don’t get close
I’ve got a taste for the things that scare you most
A little crazy, a little divine
Cross my heart with a crooked knife
I’m your cute little angel—watch me lose control
When the dark takes over, baby, feed my soul
[Outro]
Hush now, honey, lock the door
You won’t call me harmless anymore