[Intro — whispered] Come close, but keep your promise clean Speak with care, say what you mean [Verse 1] If you want my trust, then treat me right Hold your word steady through the night Do not measure fire by the frame Small can carry thunder in its name [Pre-Chorus — sparse, whispered ad-libs] A-na-ku, in the salt-black air Ziqqurat breath, beware, beware [Chorus — heavy sub-bass drop] Step with care — I cut through fear Step with care — the edge is near [Verse 2 — robotic sensual delivery] O Gods above, O Dragons below Hear my command in the undertow Do not arrive with a careless hand Respect the spark where I take my stand You press too hard, confrontation wakes One wrong move and the silence breaks A-na-ku rabû, I name the line Turn back now, or face what is mine [Extended Bridge — layered stuttering chant] La-la-šu, ša-ma-šu, salt on the tongue Dumuzi-dam, old words unsung Tiamat breathes through the copper wire Meluḫḫa heart, ascending fire No crown, no chain, no borrowed throne I guard the gate, I stand alone Zi ana, zi ana, listen and learn Touch with respect or watch it burn [Refrain — echoed through tape delay] Step-step-stepping razor Step-step-stepping razor [Outro / Dub Break — whispered spoken ad-libs] Come close if your hands know care Say my name like a solemn prayer Step with care… step with care…
