💃 Red Lipstick Goodbye

[Soul-folk meets blues — think Tracy Chapman meets Bonnie Raitt. Theme: The strength it takes to keep going, even with scars, even when you're tired. It’s about survival, grace, and grit.] [Verse 1] I slipped on that velvet dress, just for me, not for you Heels clickin’ down the hallway like a woman born brand new Mirror caught my fire, in a shade I used to hide But tonight I wear my power with red lipstick pride [Backup] Red lipstick pride, red lipstick pride... [Chorus] It’s a red lipstick goodbye, no tears in these eyes You took your shot, but I learned to rise You watched me crumble, now watch me shine Red lips curled ‘round the sweetest goodbye [Verse 2] You played your games in shadows, I danced in the rain You whispered love, but you brought me pain Now I strut out stronger, with my head held high Each step a promise, not a single lie [Backup] Single lie, no alibi... [Chorus] It’s a red lipstick goodbye, no tears in these eyes You took your shot, but I learned to rise You watched me crumble, now watch me shine Red lips curled ‘round the sweetest goodbye [Bridge – Smoky and Slow] That kiss you missed, oh it’s long gone I’m not your shadow to lean upon I’m a storm in satin, a queen in flame Walking away, you won’t forget my name [Backup – Whispered Harmony] You won’t forget... no, no... [Final Chorus – Full Soulful Power] It’s a red lipstick goodbye, the end of your game No heart left to steal, no fire left to tame I walk to my future, no reason to cry With red lips parting… one last goodbye [Outro – Fade Slow, Sultry] Red lipstick goodbye... Goodbye, baby… goodbye...