Verse 1 I see her hanging in the evening sky, Gold through the haze, burning bright. She looks so close, but she’s miles away, A pretty little hell I can’t escape. She wears the night like a velvet dress, Hides all the damage underneath her breath. I know better, but I want her still, Some things you love are meant to kill. Chorus Venus, you’re burning me slow, Four hundred sixty-five below the glow. You look like heaven from where I stand, But I know there’s fire underneath your hands. Venus, I know what you are, Still I keep staring at you from afar. You’re beautiful, you’re cruel, you’re mine— A little closer and I’d lose my mind. Verse 2 Acid clouds rolling across your face, Heavy air, no saving grace. No cold wind comes to set you free, You keep your fever endlessly. And I’ve been there, I know that heat, Where every warning sounds so sweet. You pull me in with a golden light, Then leave me burning through the night. Chorus Venus, you’re burning me slow, Four hundred sixty-five below the glow. You look like heaven from where I stand, But I know there’s fire underneath your hands. Venus, I know what you are, Still I keep staring at you from afar. You’re beautiful, you’re cruel, you’re mine— A little closer and I’d lose my mind. Bridge — slow, heavy Low light… Dead sky… I know I shouldn’t go… But every time you rise, I forget what I know. Outro Venus… Keep burning. Venus… I’m still watching. Beautiful from a distance… Deadly when you get close.
