prominent lead vocals, vocals upfront in the mix, clear vocal presence (Begin with grand piano solo) [Verse 1 — fast, rapid-fire] Surprised? What’s wrong with you? I’ve been right here the whole damn time. That precious golden light of yours Can’t bring me into view—not once. Daddy spoiled you, now you’re cocky. Dad’s car, hotshot—you lost control. Eyes off the road; I tagged your ride. Now watch those horses lose their minds. [Pre-Chorus — building] You didn’t see? You didn’t know? Now you’re the one who wants to blame. Don’t talk down to me, sweetheart. I’ve been right here the whole damn time. [Chorus — full-throated, soaring] So gather up your deadliest light. Go on—try burning me alive. I’ll rise like some unquiet ghost, A face you’ve never seen before. I’ll flicker up out of the dark, Like Wilis dancing by the graves. Go on, try to play with me. My venom sends you on your way. [Verse 2 — fast, rapid-fire] You think you’re loved, so you’re a star. All that gold, but what’s it worth? Your shiny little spotlight fades. It doesn’t have the depth I need. You said you’d kill all life on Earth? You’ve run from me for centuries. Some hunter—you ran like a punk. When will you get past that trauma? [Pre-Chorus — building] “Stay back!” You couldn’t even see. Now you’re the one who wants to blame. Don’t talk down to me, sweetheart. I’ve been right here the whole damn time. [Chorus — full-throated, soaring] So gather up your deadliest light. Go on—try burning me alive. I’ll rise like some unquiet ghost, A face you’ve never seen before. I’ll flicker up out of the dark, Like Wilis dancing by the graves. Go on, try to play with me. My venom sends you on your way. [Bridge — stripped back, then building] All that glitter, all that flash, A hollow light that’s dressed to kill. I couldn’t care less for the shine. Want to see me? Bring the right light. [Final Chorus — full-throated, biggest] So gather up your deadliest light. Go on—try burning me alive. I’ll rise like some unquiet ghost, A face you’ve never seen before. I’ll flicker up out of the dark, Like Wilis dancing by the graves. I’ve been right here the whole damn time. Bring the right light—or walk away.
