[intro | vocals : spoken intimate female, cold and composed, almost smiling | instrumental : tense bass, dry drums, sharp guitar swells, subtle synth haze | energy : restrained, theatrical, poisoned sweetness] they said come on, you'll feel better cry if you need to, darling so i threw my own pity party [verse | vocals : controlled, cutting, close-mic, elegant venom | instrumental : tight bass groove, clipped drums, wiry guitars | energy : low burn, amused hostility] you brought a cake with my name in frosting get well cards in pastel pink vanilla ice cream, folded tissues soft little voices at the kitchen sink one hand on my shoulder, one forced smile one more hug i never asked for you said take your time, we're here for you like grief was something fit for decor [pre-chorus | vocals : fragile on the surface, tightening underneath | instrumental : drums pull back, bass holds tension, guitar shimmer rising | energy : cracked mask, gathering control] i almost gave you what you came to see something pretty, small, and breaking clean i guess that's what they wanted but i look better ruining the scene [chorus | vocals : sharper, rhythmic, nursery-rhyme bite, nearly playful | instrumental : full drums, pulsing bass, angular guitars, cinematic lift | energy : biting, triumphant, dark singalong] pat my back, pass the plate tell me heartbreak makes me great say feel better, say be brave dress me up and watch me misbehave light the candles, dim the room make some space for my perfume thank you all for coming to the wreck you're welcome [outro | vocals : quiet, amused, final knife with a smile | instrumental : stripped back groove, guitar tail, drums easing out | energy : almost playful, fatal] keep the ribbon, keep the bows keep that pity nicely posed i'll take the spotlight, you can keep the doom thanks for the party [shouting over the crowd] Welcome to my pity party, Rince city !!!!
