The Knife Beneath the Smile

Shake my hand, but don’t hold tight, There’s a shadow waiting in the light. Velvet words, but my eyes won’t hide, The knife beneath the smile inside.

(Male) The knife beneath the smile, (Female) Cuts clean through the guile. (Together) A gentleman’s charm, a serpent’s style, The knife beneath the smile.

(Male) Every deal wears a silver face, (Female) But I see the blood it can’t erase. (Male) You’ll never hear the truth I file, (Female) But I can feel the knife beneath the smile.

(Male) The knife beneath the smile, (Female) Cuts deep and vile. (Together) Silk can’t hide what’s sharp a while, The knife beneath the smile.

(Female) You kiss with fire, but your lips still lie, I see the weapon behind your eye. (Male – whisper echo) Gentle hands, but the steel is wild… (Female – rising) I taste the knife beneath the smile.

(Male) The knife beneath the smile, (Female) Cuts clean through the guile. (Together) A gentleman’s charm, a serpent’s style, The knife beneath the smile.

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