I'm a kid, a teen, somebody’s folks,
Once guided, now astray,
You don't know me but I know you,
I saw it right away.

I'm a lovely girl upon the street
with silk about my back,
I'm that guy who sits out gym class
Cause I can't seem to run track.

I'm the voice that whispers in your ear
"I've sweets of all delights",
My endless, shrieking, judging voice,
Is never out of sight.

At times I'm you, at times I'm her,
There’s times I don't exist,
Sometimes I hide myself away
Disguised as hope and bliss.

But I'm lurking in the corner,
With my penetrating stare,
I'm counting moments, ticking clocks,
To
give
you
one
last
scare.

And this cloak of thick black velvet
Has been draped across my calves,
I've the power, need and motive
To revoke all that you have.

Don't provoke me, my sweet child,
For your blood beneath my nails
Will be welcome as a panicked kiss
before a train derails.

Beware my lustful cunning charm
Beware my many styles,
Beware the shadows in the dark
That seem to reach for miles.

Don't look away, don't dart those eyes
It should be plain to see,
I'm temptation in its slyest form
Why don't you come and join me?