Behind every smile Beams a brutal truth Behind every tear Lurks a well-connived lie [Verse 1] I was born a dragon I burn with every breath Raised by rabid wolves We’d bellow oh la Luna Nipping at our mainj [Chorus] every smile (Beams a brutal truth) Behind every tear (Lurks a well-connived lie) [Verse 2] Schooled by raven And by crow [Talk-Singing Delivery] In the pursuit of others’ prized possessions All merely for our very own amusements [Chorus] Behind every smile (Beams a brutal truth) Behind every tear (Lurks a well-connived lie) [Bridge] My need for flesh and shining things Are surely how you’ll know me [Outro: 1960s British Pop, Joe Meek Production, Girl Group, vintage, Space Age Pop, Clavioline Organ solo, Heavy Compression, Spring Reverb, Upbeat Shuffle, Twangy Guitar, Dramatic Female, Vocals, Wall of Sound, lo-fi, bass, 3 minute song] I am king of cold blood The fork tongued Alligator Behind every smile (Beams a brutal truth) Behind every tear (Lurks a well-connived lie) [End]