[Verse 1]
She tastes like trouble
Lipstick smeared on his black T-shirt
Nails drag slow down her own thigh
Daring someone to say “stop”
He leans in closer
Laugh like a match in a dry room
“Baby
You play with sharp things”
“Baby
I came here to bleed”
[Chorus]
Velvet bruises on my skin
Say my name and pull me in
Tie my halo
Make it sting
You’re the pain I’m choosing
Velvet bruises
Mark me red
Hands around my restless head
Break me open
Love me bent
Leave your velvet bruises
[Verse 2]
[Female vocal]
Candle wax dripping on my chest
Counting drops like little sins
You trace rules on my stomach
Then tear them up with your teeth
[Male vocal
Low]
You shake
But you’re smiling
Begging me to misbehave
Little saint with a dirty prayer
Kissing the back of my rage
[Pre-Chorus]
Both:
Say “please” like a confession
Say “more” like a dare
Every yes another secret
We can’t share
Won’t share
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[whispered vocals
Both]
One word
One look
You kneel
I’m hooked
[Female vocal]
I’m not lost
I’m volunteered
Heart caged
But the view is clear
[Male vocal]
I’m the chain that sets you free
You’re the bruise that colors me
[Chorus]