Velvet Marking (v2)

[Verse 1] Red door in the back of the alley Name on a list, ink on my wrist Black curtain swallows the daylight Collar on a tray, I almost say “please” Bodies in leather and lace Rules on the wall in neat little lines Safe words written like prayers I taste the word “mine” at the back of my teeth [Chorus] Take me down, down Velvet on my throat, knees on the ground Tie my shaking hands, make me hold still I’m begging for the mark, begging for the will Take me down, down Every little “yes” is a louder sound I’m open like a door you can’t unlock from inside Take me where my hunger can hide [Verse 2] Eyes on me, I lower my gaze Lead in your hand, I follow the pull Steel ring cold on my tongue You ask if I’m sure, I ache as I nod Candlewax trembles above me Click of the cuffs like a closing book Your breath counting inches of distance I’m already shaking before you even touch [Chorus] Take me down, down Velvet on my throat, knees on the ground Tie my shaking hands, make me hold still I’m begging for the mark, begging for the will Take me down, down Every little “yes” is a louder sound I’m open like a door you can’t unlock from inside Take me where my hunger can hide [Bridge] Chain on the ceiling, rope on my skin Every little line saying where you’ve been I came here empty, eager to break Teach me how much give a good girl can take (oh) [Chorus] Take me down, down Velvet on my throat, knees on the ground Tie my shaking hands, make me hold still I’m begging for the mark, begging for the will Take me down, down Every little “yes” is a louder sound I’m open like a door you can’t unlock from inside Take me where my hunger can hide