Velvet Parade at Dusk

I slip into the costume, button by button slow

Mirror on the wall says, who are you now? I know

The night pulls on a gold thread, sewing me anew

I step out with a bigger heart and a stranger's view

Under city lights, I learn to shine

Older than my shadow crossing everyone

In a borrowed sparkle, I find my name

Wearing someone fearless, I don't feel the same

Who's that?

That's me

New mask

Same heartbeat

Who's that?

That's me

Walking where the wild streets lead

Me, I'm on my collar

Midnight in my lungs

Every laugh I walk tonight

Feels sweeter on my tongue

I used to hide in corners, now I drift and bloom

A little bit electric in a crowded room

Under city lights, I learn to shine

Bolder than my shadow crossing every line

In a borrowed sparkle, I find my name

Where is someone fearless? I don't feel the same

If the stars won't come down, I'll make my own glow

If the world keeps asking, I'll give it a show

A costume for the courage, a rhythm for the climb

I was waiting for my courage, now it's time

Under city lights, I learned to shine

Bolder than my shadow, crossing every line

In a borrowed sparkle, I find my name

Wearing someone fearless, I don't feel the same

Under city lights, I step through flame

And with a bright aversion, still knows my name