[Verse 1]
Flour on my sleeves
Sugar on my grin
Morning rolls the shutters up
And I let the light in
I knead that dough
Till it looks like silk
Soft as a promise
Warm as a spill
You say, "So sweet"
I say, "Thank you, dear"
I box up peace
With a perfect cheer
[Pre-Chorus]
But I count the locks
And I count the names
I keep my heart
In a cold steel frame
If you look too close
You might see the seam
Under the apron
Under the steam
[Chorus]
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
Bite the proof
Then run awhile
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
I look so kind
I look so vile
[Verse 2]
Back room quiet
Hands all clean
Oven mouth glowing
Like it knows me
I ring the till
I wave goodbye
Then I turn the sign
And I change my eyes
Got a little laugh
That I save for you
Got a little lie
That I wear right through
Cherry jam fingers
Glove by glove
Who would believe
What I’m made of
[Pre-Chorus]
But I count the locks
And I count the names
I keep my heart
In a cold steel frame
If you ask me why
I just blink and grin
I’m the gentle one
Let the dark step in
[Chorus]
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
Bite the proof
Then run awhile
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
I look so kind
I look so vile
[Bridge]
[Half-time breakdown]
Clap for the baker
Clap for the saint
Nobody sees
What I almost ain't
Pretty little apron
Hiding all the rain
Pretty little mouth
Saying, "I’m okay"
Then the mask slips
Just a little crack
One more sweet face
And I’m back on track
[Final Chorus]
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
Bite the proof
Then run awhile
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
I look so kind
I look so vile
Sweet crumb smile
Sweet crumb smile
Who can tell
What hides inside?