[Verse 1] You walk in wearing that familiar smile Like nothing happened, like it's been a while You say the words you know I used to need But I can hear the warning underneath You move a little closer, speak so low Tell me what you think I want to know Once upon a time, I'd let you in But I know how your little games begin [Pre-Chorus] Sweet words falling from your lips Like honey with a bitter twist You think I'll fall for it again But I can see the trap you're setting [Chorus] Velvet venom, dripping slow Pretty words with poison below You can whisper, you can try I can see behind your eyes Velvet venom, soft and sweet But you won't bring me to my knees Keep your promises, keep your lies I'm not yours to hypnotize [Verse 2] You swear that you've changed in every way Like all the damage simply fades away You reach for me, expecting me to stay But I've already learned to walk away I don't need another explanation Or a perfectly rehearsed confession You can dress the truth in shades of gold But it doesn't change the lies you told [Pre-Chorus] Sweet words falling from your lips Like honey with a bitter twist You think I'll fall for it again But I can see the trap you're setting [Chorus] Velvet venom, dripping slow Pretty words with poison below You can whisper, you can try I can see behind your eyes Velvet venom, soft and sweet But you won't bring me to my knees Keep your promises, keep your lies I'm not yours to hypnotize [Bridge – intimate, controlled] I used to mistake your charm for love Thought that giving in would be enough Now every promise gives you away And nothing you say can make me stay [Final Chorus – powerful, melodic] Velvet venom, dripping slow Pretty words with poison below You can whisper, you can try I can see behind your eyes Velvet venom, soft and sweet But you won't bring me to my knees Keep your promises, keep your lies I'm not yours to hypnotize [Outro – close female vocal] Velvet venom I know you now [End]
