
The One at Your Door
[Intro – jazzy brass stabs, vinyl crackle, tap shoes over swing rhythm, low theremin hum] (Laughs softly) hahahaha. Knock, knock, darling... It’s rude to keep a gentleman waiting. [Verse 1 – upright bass walking line, muted trumpet, crisp swing drums] There's no runnin' from the night No savin' from your sin You can hide behind the curtains But I’ll still sneak right in You’ve been prayin’ for salvation Honey, I’m the next best thing With a grin made out of velvet And a promise made of tin [Pre-Chorus – brass swell, theremin slides, sly vocal tone] Oh, you’re feelin’ all alone The candle’s burnin’ low You’ve danced with every angel Now it’s time to meet the show [Chorus – full brass swing hit, handclaps, playful electronic bass] (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) I know where you’ve been (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) And I’m your only friend (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) So baby, let me in (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) It’s time to give in [Verse 2 – faster swing beat, clarinet runs, background laughter and snaps] You tried to lock the door But sugar, I’ve got keys Made of charm and sweet temptation Signed by mischief and disease Your halo’s getting heavy Why not trade it for some gin? Let’s toast to your reflection And the trouble you’re in [Pre-Chorus – low brass drone, percussive finger snaps, sultry tone] Every saint’s got dirty shoes Every sinner’s got a song And every step you’re takin’ You’ve been mine all along [Chorus – bigger brass, electronic swing beat with growling synth] (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) I know where you’ve been (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) And I’m your only friend (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) So baby, let me in (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) It’s time to give in [Bridge – dramatic drop, music slows, faint gramophone crackle, whispering horns] You can pray, but I’m patient You can scream, I’ll grin There’s always room for company Inside your guilty skin [Final Chorus – full swing explosion, brass and synths intertwining, comical evil laughter in background] (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) I know where you’ve been (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) And I’m your only friend (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) So baby, let me in (I'm the one, I'm the one, I'm the one) It’s time to give in [Outro – fading brass, whispering theremin, faint sound of a knock on wood] (Laughs) Well… you did invite me in.

