Pretty When I Lie

[Verse 1] Told you I was home — I was backstage Wrote your name in a verse, then flipped the page Said “it’s not you,” but it was all day Then blew a kiss like, oops, okay I cry real cute, mascara-proof You buy my lies like they’re gospel truth I swear I meant it — when I said it hot You thought I was soft? Baby, I’m not [Chorus] I’m pretty when I lie, baby don’t deny it Bat my lashes, twist the knife, and smile right by it You knew the game — I just played it well So kiss me once and wish me hell Perfume poison, lips so sweet You’d do it again just to taste deceit I light the match in a velvet dress Say it ain’t love — but you still say yes [Verse 2] Told you forever with a wink and spin Your hands on my waist — while I reeled you in Truth was boring, so I gave you shine Why be honest when a lie feels fine? I’m not cruel, just cinematic Call me fake — but I’m magnetic You love the drama, love the pain You’ll take the loss just to say my name [Chorus] I’m pretty when I lie, baby don’t deny it Bat my lashes, twist the knife, and smile right by it You knew the game — I just played it well So kiss me once and wish me hell Perfume poison, lips so sweet You’d do it again just to taste deceit I light the match in a velvet dress Say it ain’t love — but you still say yes [Bridge] You said “just be real” — but real ain’t gold I sell the dream, the story told You want the truth? Go ask a saint I’m here to charm, not to be quaint [Final Chorus] I’m pretty when I lie, baby don’t deny it Bat my lashes, twist the knife, and smile right by it You knew the game — I just played it well So kiss me once and wish me hell Perfume poison, lips so sweet You’d do it again just to taste deceit I light the match in a velvet dress Say it ain’t love — but you still say yes