[INTRO — Whispered, accompanied by a distant harp] Hush now, darling… The forest has teeth. But nothing here Will hurt you like I will. [VERSE 1 — Silky, inviting] Come wander where the moonlight spills, Where silver fog embraces hills. The branches sway, the night birds sleep, And I have secrets yours to keep. Lay down your sword, unlace your fear, The sweetest things are waiting here. I've watched you stumble, watched you roam, Oh, weary heart, you've wandered home. [PRE-CHORUS — Breathier, with faint whispers underneath] Don't mind the trembling in the trees, Don't mind the silk upon your knees. That gentle touch against your skin? A little sign to let me in. [CHORUS — Lush, haunting, seductive] Come a little closer, darling mine, Let me wrap your world in silver twine. Close your eyes and breathe me in, Feel the silk against your skin. You can struggle, you can pray, You can curse the break of day. But the more you fight, the more you'll see— There's nowhere left to run from me. [VERSE 2 — Playful, predatory] I have a thousand pretty names, And every lover plays my games. Some bring gold, and some bring steel, Some never learn what spiders feel. I know the shape of every lie, The little tremor that says goodbye. Your heartbeat dances, quick and sweet— A lovely rhythm beneath my feet. [PRE-CHORUS — Lower register, a subtle threatening purr] Your hands are shaking. Is it fear? Or do you like me drawing near? That thread around your throat so fine— Don't fret, my dear. Your pulse is mine. [CHORUS — Stronger, layered ethereal harmonies] Come a little closer, darling mine, Let me wrap your world in silver twine. Close your eyes and breathe me in, Feel the silk against your skin. You can struggle, you can pray, You can curse the break of day. But the more you fight, the more you'll see— There's nowhere left to run from me. [BRIDGE — Music strips to heartbeat percussion, whispered harmonies] Oh, I could tell you that I love you. I could swear I'll let you go. I could kiss away your terror, Make you something soft and slow. But the web remembers footsteps. And the dark remembers names. And the spider never hungers For the ones who leave unchanged. [BUILD — Multiple voices whispering “closer”] Closer… Closer… Sweetheart, don't be shy. Closer… Closer… There's no need to ask me why. [FINAL CHORUS — Beautiful, powerful, terrifying] Come a little closer, darling mine, Let eternity be yours and mine. Let the moon forget your face, Let the web become your resting place. You can struggle, you can pray, But the dawn is worlds away. And when the forest hears you call, I'll be the sweetest voice of all. [OUTRO — Tender, almost maternal whisper; faint skittering sounds] Hush now, darling. Don't you weep. You're exactly where You're meant to be. And when I sing… You'll fall asleep. [One final, intimate whisper] Such a pretty little thing. [End with a delicate harp note, followed by the faint sound of silk tightening.]
