[Verse 1] I learned my name in the dark From a door that never locked Cold floor, red nails, black hoodie I was trouble in a soft voice Mama said, baby, don't follow But my feet kept time with the smoke Now they look when I walk in Like they know I brought the storm [Pre-Chorus] Hold my breath Count to ten I don't break I bend If you want me Say it clean I don't play I mean [Chorus] Life of a kill, I live it for real Life of a kill, you know how I feel Hands in the air, heart on ice One wrong move and I roll the dice Life of a kill, I live it for real Life of a kill, you know how I feel Say my name, say it slow I was made for the afterglow [Verse 2] He came round in a pale blue truck With a grin like he knew too much Talked too sweet, eyes too sharp Left a ring on a paper cup I saw love in a warning light Saw my past in his backseat smile Now the whole room leans my way When I step through, it's trial by fire [Pre-Chorus] Hold my breath Count to ten I don't break I bend If you want me Say it clean I don't play I mean [Chorus] Life of a kill, I live it for real Life of a kill, you know how I feel Hands in the air, heart on ice One wrong move and I roll the dice Life of a kill, I live it for real Life of a kill, you know how I feel Say my name, say it slow I was made for the afterglow [Bridge] [Violin solo] I got scars in the seam of my dress And a smile that won't confess If I go too far, I go alone But I never come back the same [Final Chorus] Life of a kill, I live it for real Life of a kill, you know how I feel Hands in the air, heart on ice One wrong move and I roll the dice Life of a kill, I live it for real Life of a kill, you know how I feel Say my name, say it slow I was made for the afterglow
