Black Lace Goodbye

[Verse 1]
You drew hearts in my eyeliner
On the backs of ticket stubs
Laughing till the bar lights blurred
Out of focus
Like we were
You wrote poems on my shoulder
In a language only we knew
Now the ink’s a fading bruise
Still
It burns when I think of you
[Chorus]
This is my black lace goodbye
Raise a glass to every perfect lie
Yeah
We had a sweet
Soft summertime
But you turned it into winter overnight
I’ll keep the glitter
Toss the pain
Sip the memories
Spit your name
I remember how you made me shine
And how you killed me at the same time
[Verse 2]
You brought flowers to my breakdowns
Left them on the bathroom sink
Kissed the mascara from my mouth
Then pushed me right back to the brink
We were saints in leather jackets
Swore that we were cursed
Not cruel
Guess the halo slipped in silence
When you made me feel like a fool
[Chorus]
This is my black lace goodbye
Raise a glass to every perfect lie
Yeah
We had a sweet
Soft summertime
But you turned it into winter overnight
I’ll keep the glitter
Toss the pain
Sip the memories
Spit your name
I remember how you made me shine
And how you killed me at the same time
[Bridge]
I still miss your crooked stories
I still choke on how they end
How can I crave that chaos
From a stranger I called friend? (oh)
You’re a ghost in every mirror
But I’m done asking you why
Pull the pins out of this heart
Let the dark wings finally fly
[Chorus]
This is my black lace goodbye
Raise a glass to every perfect lie
For the nights we almost got it right
And all the mornings that we never tried
I’ll keep the glitter
Toss the pain
Sip the memories
Spit your name
I remember how you made me shine
And how you killed me at the same time
Yeah
I was yours for one long night
Now watch me walk into the light

rock, Goth-tinged alternative rock, female vocals. Crunchy overdriven guitars, chorus-drenched lead lines, and a roomy live kit. Verses stay moody with tom-heavy grooves and bass up front; choruses explode with doubled vocals, open chords, and ride cymbal wash. Bridge drops to reverb-soaked clean guitar and whispered harmonies, then slams back into a final, cathartic hook.