Sweet Tongue Of The Knife

[Verse 1]
You trace my sins
Like rings in a fallen tree
Read me out loud
Til there's nothing left of me
Your nails in my neck
Say everything my mouth won't say
You tilt my chin
And I'm yours to give away
[Chorus]
Danger
On your lips tonight
I drink it down
I don't think twice
Tie my hands with every lie
I surrender
I surrender
To the sweet tongue of the knife
[Verse 2]
You say
"On your knees"
Like a vow in a ruined church
Candle wax on skin
Turns the hurt into holy thirst
You steal my breath
But I'm the one begging you to stay
You own my storm
And I'm praying for the break
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You press me to the wall
Ask
"How far will you fall?"
I whisper
"All the way
If you promise not to save me"
You smile
Slow and cruel
Turn my heartbeat into fuel
In the dark
I sign it twice
My soul for one more bite
[Chorus]

rock, Brooding alternative rock with male vocals; low, prowling bass and tom-heavy drums under a smoky baritone in the verses, choruses explode with distorted guitars, stacked octave doubles, and a slightly detuned lead. Subtle synth drones fill the shadows, guitars bend and squeal on the edges. The energy rises from intimate whisper to desperate, open-chested confession, peaking on the final chorus with a held, cracked high note and feedback tail., seductive