[Verse 1] Come on board, Blade Dancer, come on in Zaun-born spark with a grin like gin I know that look, I know that pose Fine as a knife while the hurt still glows You spin that steel like a lover’s dare Bend the whole room when you fill the air Fire in your hands and a grin so sly Like pain’s a coat you wear to get by [Pre-Chorus] I’ve seen men dance on a broken mast Laugh too loud and try to pass So don’t you sell me that bright parade I’ve paid my dues in the same old shade [Chorus] Welcome aboard, Blade Dancer (Blade Dancer, Blade Dancer) Step to the rope, no answer (Blade Dancer, Blade Dancer) I want to see what you do When the tide comes up to you Welcome aboard, Blade Dancer I like the way you hide the blue [Verse 2] Brother to trouble, brother to fire Brother to two storms, never tire You wear that charm like polished brass But I can read through the smoke and glass I like a man who won’t beg clean I like a cut that stays unseen If you’re half as sharp as that smile of yours You’ll make my deck beg for more [Pre-Chorus] So raise your chin, let the world stare Let it think you’ve never been scared I know that game, I’ve played it too A pretty lie in a weathered boot [Chorus] Welcome aboard, Blade Dancer (Blade Dancer, Blade Dancer) Step to the rope, no answer (Blade Dancer, Blade Dancer) I want to see what you do When the tide comes up to you Welcome aboard, Blade Dancer I like the way you hide the blue [Bridge] If your heart still aches, keep it tucked away I won’t pry open what you can’t say But if you ever want to drop that guard I’ve got a port, and I’ve got a card [Final Chorus] Welcome aboard, Blade Dancer (Blade Dancer, Blade Dancer) Step to the rope, no answer (Blade Dancer, Blade Dancer) I want to see what you do When the tide comes up to you Welcome aboard, Blade Dancer Come a little closer, if you choose
