Burned-out sign on the corner
Lipstick stain on the floor
You said
“I never pull the trigger”
But I’ve seen this scene before

Tiny shake in your shoulder
As you poured that second drink
You laugh like nothing touches you
Then your teeth begin to clink

The bullet was a girl with a slow smile
Hiding in your mouth the whole time
Every little word took a piece off me
You never had a gun
You just let me bleed
The bullet was a girl in a red dress
Dancing in the dark of my chest
Thought it was a kiss when you pulled me near
You never held a gun
But you put me here

Bedroom window half-open
Cold air cutting my throat
Your nail marks on my shoulder
Read just like a threat you wrote

You swear you never mean damage
You just “love a little hard”
But you aim your quiet anger
Like a knife behind a card

The bullet was a girl with a slow smile
Hiding in your mouth the whole time
Every little word took a piece off me
You never had a gun
You just let me bleed
The bullet was a girl in a red dress
Dancing in the dark of my chest
Thought it was a kiss when you pulled me near
You never held a gun
But you put me here

You trace my scars like constellations (oh)
Say their names under your breath
Promise you’ll be softer
Later
But you load another breath

The bullet was a girl with a slow smile
Hiding in your mouth the whole time
Every little word took a piece off me
You never had a gun
You just let me bleed
The bullet was a girl in a red dress
Dancing in the dark of my chest
Thought it was a kiss when you pulled me near
You never held a gun
But you keep me here