[Intro] You said my name like you found a flaw. I smiled back and sharpened the saw. [Verse 1] You came dressed sharp with your sleeves rolled neat, laughing too loud by the orange-tree wall. I had one good reason to cross the street, then found three more reasons not to at all. You called me proud. I called you practiced. You said my kindness came with a catch. I said your charm was rented fabric with the price tag still attached. The whole room leaned in like a jury, cups half-raised, fans half-folded. Every little insult wore perfume, every good line came gold-plated. [Pre-Chorus] I should have left it. You should have too. But sparks kept landing in my good shoes. [Chorus] Velvet mistake, soft little fight. We cut each other and called it polite. Say you hate me. Say it twice. Velvet mistake, you sound so nice. [Verse 2] I heard a rumor wearing your voice, heard my name dragged through a satin hall. You heard I laughed like I had no choice, like I wanted you watching me fall. Now every friend has a folded message, every smile has a hidden hinge. Someone set fire to a small suggestion, and we both stood close for warmth in it. You pass me slow by the garden railing. I hold my glass like it might confess. You say, “Still talking?” I say, “Still failing?” Then both of us grin at the same offense. [Pre-Chorus] I should have dropped it. You should have too. But pride looks pretty when it stands near you. [Chorus] Velvet mistake, soft little fight. We cut each other and called it polite. Say you hate me. Say it twice. Velvet mistake, you sound so nice. [Bridge] [Voice 1] What if the joke was a locked door? [Voice 2] What if the key was the bruise? [Voice 1] What if I kept saying never [Voice 2] because never kept bringing me you? [Both] The rumor went hungry. The candles burned low. Your mouth said no, but your hand moved slow. [Final Chorus] Velvet mistake, sweet little knife. We cut each other and called it polite. Say you want me. Say it twice. Velvet mistake, you sound so nice. [Outro] You said my name like you found a flaw. I kept the wound. I liked it raw. [End]
