[intro] We snuck through the iron gate, Counted the steps to an open door. You said, "Hide and seek" So I hid behind the pillar of stone. Dust on the velvet drapes, Candles melted in the dampened air. I hear your breath disappear — Like it vanished up the stairs. [interlude 1] I’m standing on the landing, My legs locked in fear — Where have you gone? I can’t see you here. Speak to me now… I call your name. [interlude 2] I fall over a box that’s placed on the floor, With cracked‑up gold I’ve not seen before. A broken lock — but I’m still playing hide‑and‑seek. Shall I open the box? I’ll just take a peek… Inside was a chalice And a bottle of red wine, Fine and fancy wrapping Buried in some holly vine. The red cold in my throat, The musk stings my eyes — Colour drains from my face Like an unearthly crime. [Chorus] Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) I found a box that secrets keep Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) A strange fire awakes inside my blood Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) I swallowed the red from a chalice cup Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) I transformed into something I’m not. You found me in a darkened room — I couldn't say your name. My eyes were black as spilled ink, My blood is full of flame. I look at my own reflection… But it’s not there. A taste of the midnight hunger — Oh, how I dare to dare. I love what I feel inside: A dead heart full of desire. [Chorus] Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Found a box that secrets keep Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Strange fire awakes inside my blood Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Swallowed red from a chalice cup Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Transformed into something I’m not. [Bridge] My teeth feel pointy, My skin is paper‑white, My nails long and sharp — A beautiful sight… [Final Chorus] Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Found a box that secrets keep Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) A strange fire burns my soul Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Swallowed the red from a chalice cup Hide and seek, hide and seek… (hide and seek) Transformed into something new. [Outro — spoken word, male] Count your blessings… Lock the doors… If I call your name — Don’t answer the door.
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