Velvet Criminal

[Verse 1]
Slide through the door like you own the place
Cool in the chaos
No trace
No case
Card in the bar tab
Smile like a dare
You never leave a fingerprint anywhere
You talk in riddles
Cherry on the glass
Slow-motion danger in a tailored mask
Steppin’ to the rhythm of a plan you made
Every little gesture like a razor blade
[Pre-Chorus]
You lean in close
I feel my pulse get caught
You steal my focus
Leave my reason shot
Am I the mark
Or am I in on the plot?
[Chorus]
You’re a velvet criminal (criminal)
Stealin’ every heart on the floor (on the floor)
Every little move so minimal
But I’m wantin’ more
Wantin’ more (hey!)
Hit me like a miracle
Wrong feels right when you lock that door
Got me caught in your ritual
And I don’t wanna run anymore
[Verse 2]
Backroom shadows
Perfume and lies
Dark gold halos in your hungry eyes
You say my name like you already won
Pocketing my trust like it’s just for fun
Hand on my shoulder
Pull me to the side
Promise me a secret you’ll never provide
You dance around answers
Never too clear
But somehow I keep leanin’ in near
[Pre-Chorus]
You lean in close
I feel my pulse get caught
You steal my focus
Leave my reason shot
Am I the mark
Or am I in on the plot?
[Chorus]
You’re a velvet criminal (criminal)
Stealin’ every heart on the floor (on the floor)
Every little move so minimal
But I’m wantin’ more
Wantin’ more (oh yeah)
Hit me like a miracle
Wrong feels right when you lock that door
Got me caught in your ritual
And I don’t wanna run anymore
[Bridge]
Pick my pockets
For my alibis
Lift my secrets
Right before my eyes
If this is a crime
I’ll testify
I’d do it again
Every single time (every time)
[Chorus]
You’re a velvet criminal (criminal)
Stealin’ every heart on the floor (on the floor)
Every little move so minimal
But I’m wantin’ more
Wantin’ more
Hit me like a miracle
Wrong feels right when you lock that door
Got me caught in your ritual
And I don’t wanna run anymore (nah)
Velvet criminal
And I don’t wanna run anymore

rock, Hybrid groove banger: tight funk-rock guitars, slap bass, glassy clav stabs, and a four-on-the-floor disco kick under a slick male vocal. Verses ride a suave, low-volume Pop/R&B croon; pre-chorus adds phonk-style cowbells, dark filtered pads, and vocal chops; chorus explodes with layered gang shouts, bright strings, and a stabbing horn section. Gritty parallel-compressed drums and a slightly overdriven bass keep it punchy for the dance floor., male vocals, r&b, funk, pop, disco, smooth, soul