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[Intro — smoky swing; bass, brushes]
[trombone; bari sax prowls]
One step in, the laughter dips,
Two steps, someone misses time.
Three, the trumpet loses its nerve,
Four… and every eye is mine.
[amused breath]
I haven’t spoken yet, my dears.
Imagine when I do.
[brass snaps back]
[Verse 1 — close, smoky]
Secrets, secrets everywhere,
And everyone so clever.
They tuck them into pretty smiles
And think they’ll last forever.
The barman pours my pleasure,
The dancers clear my way.
I never make demands, you see.
It spoils the whole ballet.
A whisper here, a question there,
One truth they’d rather miss.
I never start the trouble, dear.
I simply point at it.
[Pre-Chorus — piano, muted trumpet]
Now there’s that look.
You’ve caught the scent.
You know exactly
What I represent.
Don’t spoil the moment
By reaching for the door.
You were having such a lovely time
A minute before.
[Chorus — full swing; brass punches]
Velvet Viper,
Yes, you’ve got me to a T.
All that velvet, all that venom—
Such delightful company.
You can call me Velvet Viper,
If a name helps you pretend
That the hand upon the lever
Isn’t yours there at the end.
[Verse 2 — bari sax, trombone]
You cross the room without a pause,
And take the empty chair.
No nervous laugh, no lowered eyes—
Now this could be an affair.
You deal your words like playing cards,
And keep your aces low.
I catch one slipping past your sleeve…
But graciously let it go.
You turn the talk, I follow well,
You think you’ve set the pace.
For once, I don’t mind being led.
There’s pleasure in the chase.
You lean back with a victor’s smile.
I raise my glass to you.
You played that hand exquisitely.
I simply never drew.
[Pre-Chorus — piano, muted trumpet, bari sax]
Now there’s that smile.
You’ve worked it through.
You know I’ve been
Enjoying you.
So take your time.
Don’t show your hand.
I’d hate to solve you
Before the last dance.
[Chorus — full brass; harder swing]
Velvet Viper,
Yes, you’ve got me to a T.
All that velvet, all that venom—
And you’re still here with me.
You can call me Velvet Viper,
You’ve been clever from the start.
There’s your hand upon the lever…
Do surprise me. Play your part.
[Bridge — bass + brushes; amused baritone; horns build]
You let me talk. How very wise.
You even let me lead.
Then handed back my favorite lie
With one small word changed neatly.
Well played, dear.
I missed that turn.
And now you’ve finally done the thing
The others never learn.
[low chuckle]
You didn’t reach to pull the lever.
You slid the glass to me.
[full-band stop]
…Now this is interesting.
[Final Chorus — full band; delighted, dangerous]
Velvet Viper,
Yes, you’ve got me to a T.
All that velvet, all that venom—
Now you’re smiling back at me.
You can call me Velvet Viper,
But you’ve changed the game somehow.
There’s your hand beside the lever…
And mine is reaching for it now.
[brass punches; stop]
Velvet Viper—
What a fascinating night.
[trumpet smear; band crashes home]
Details
GeneratedAug 22, 2026
Duration5:02
LanguageEnglish
Style
Dangerous swagger, serpentine dance, modern zoot suit, oozing charm; smoky baritone, slinky big-band swing, lethal grin.
Credits
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Brigids_Hearth
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