[INTRO — Slow, ominous bass riff, Hammond organ, distant bells] [Nyx — intimate, amused whisper] They say the devil's got a wicked smile... Mmm... That's cute. [Soft laugh] You should've seen his face when I walked in. [Massive distorted guitar riff] [VERSE 1 — Sultry, commanding lower register] I keep a candle burning black For every soul that won't come back Got seven names beneath my floor And something scratching at my door I draw a circle, pour the wine Tell the dead to wait in line A little Latin, little flame And something wicked knows my name [Whispered] Oh, sweetheart... Get in line. [PRE-CHORUS — Rising guitars, sinister harmonies] I've heard the prayers of desperate men Watched fallen angels fall again They come with promises and lies [Ascending gritty belt] BUT EVEN MONSTERS RECOGNIZE! [CHORUS — Explosive, soaring female metal vocals] I MAKE DEMONS CRY! MAKE THE DEVIL LOOK AWAY! I CAN TURN A CURSE AROUND WITH A SINGLE WORD I SAY! I don't beg and I don't kneel I don't need a reason why I MAKE ANGELS HOLD THEIR BREATH... AND I MAKE DEMONS CRY! [Extended melodic scream] CRYYYYYY! [VERSE 2 — Playful, hypnotic delivery] Had a handsome devil at my gate Said he'd come to negotiate Offered kingdoms, offered gold I said, "Baby, that's getting old" He tried his tricks, he tried his charm I took his hand and read his palm Said, "There's something you should know..." Then smiled and watched his courage go [Spoken, amused] Aww... Did I scare you? [PRE-CHORUS — Heavy drums, climbing tension] I've heard the prayers of desperate men Watched fallen angels fall again They come with promises and lies BUT EVEN MONSTERS RECOGNIZE! [CHORUS — Full power] I MAKE DEMONS CRY! MAKE THE DEVIL LOOK AWAY! I CAN TURN A CURSE AROUND WITH A SINGLE WORD I SAY! I don't beg and I don't kneel I don't need a reason why I MAKE ANGELS HOLD THEIR BREATH... AND I MAKE DEMONS CRY! [BRIDGE — Music drops to low organ and heartbeat] [Nyx — soft, seductive whisper] You know... Most people summon demons... [Pause] I summon them for entertainment. [Quiet laugh] But they never stay very long. [Deep distorted bass enters] Something about me... Makes them nervous. [BREAKDOWN — Crushing half-time industrial guitars] [Nyx — aggressive, rhythmic screams] BLACK CANDLE! [Heavy guitar hit] RED WINE! [Heavy guitar hit] YOUR FEAR! [Two-beat silence] IS MINE! [Massive breakdown] NO HALO! NO CROWN! WATCH YOUR FUCKING KINGDOM FALL DOWN! [Eight bars of crushing guitar chugs and industrial percussion] [GUITAR SOLO — 32 bars] [Slow melodic opening, sinister bends, rising into a soaring classic-metal solo with harmonized guitars and aggressive modern shredding] [FINAL CHORUS — Key lift, layered harmonies, full intensity] I MAKE DEMONS CRY! MAKE THE DEVIL LOOK AWAY! I CAN TURN A CURSE AROUND WITH A SINGLE WORD I SAY! I don't beg and I don't kneel I don't need a reason why I MAKE ANGELS HOLD THEIR BREATH... [Band stops] [Nyx — whispered] And darling... You should hear them scream. [Full band slams back] I MAKE DEMONS CRYYYYYYYY! [OUTRO — Organ, fading guitar feedback] [Nyx — playful whisper] Oh, don't look so frightened. I haven't even started. [Soft laugh] Yet. [END]
