[Verse 1] Up on that pole, I was a Harley Quinn Everyone cheering like I’d always win I entertained the men, the broken and the grim But every single night my soul grew more dim [Verse 2] Cash on the counter, glitter on my skin Smiles painted pretty, but my heart caved in I’d laugh at their jokes, just to keep ‘em tame Walked out to the parking lot drowning in shame [Chorus] Outta the devil’s grip, I ran Bare feet slapping on the ground, shaking hands I was only twenty‑one, thought I’d drown in all my sins But mercy found me when my story should’ve ended there and then Outta the devil’s grip, I ran And I ain’t going back again [Verse 3] Then my lover wrapped his hands around my neck so tight Wrung me like a rag, stealing all my light In that dark apartment, I could barely cry But in the rush of silence, I heard, “Girl, you ain’t meant to die” [Pre-Chorus] So I wrapped my hands around his wrists and I prayed (oh Lord) “Jesus, if You’re listening, I need a way” He let go with a screech like his skin was set on fire I hit my knees, then I ran through the briar [Chorus] Outta the devil’s grip, I ran Door slammed open, I just followed where I am I was only twenty‑one, thought my life was his to spend But heaven held me when I thought it was the bitter end Outta the devil’s grip, I ran And I ain’t going back again [Bridge] Now the glitter’s gone, but I got my name Washed by tears, not drowned in shame I’m still healing, I still shake at night But I ain’t his victim, I’m a child of the Light (yeah) [Chorus] Outta the devil’s grip, I ran Scared and shaking, but He took my hand I was only twenty‑one, thought I’d sealed my fate in sin But grace came rushing like a river, pulled me up and drew me in Outta the devil’s grip, I ran And I ain’t going back again Outta the devil’s grip, I ran And I ain’t going back again (oh no)
