Flickerlight Confession

{heavy sub-bass thump and sharp metallic piano strike,

flickering light ambiance,

claustrophobic reverb}

Tell me the truth,

if you don’t hold her dear But say it to her,

don’t keep me hidden in the fear

I’m tired of the cover,

the silence in the wall

She’s everywhere I turn,

the shadow in the hall.

Wrapped in the towel,

the note on the glass,

the ghost of her trace

Ce n'est pas juste,

it’s a stolen, hollowed-out space.

{glitch-shimmer on "not fair"} Si c'est nous deux,

if we’re the only sight

Why is she lingering,

blurring out the light?

Say

you need me, declare what you claim "Pourquoi est-elle ici?" Is she

part of the game?

I need you alone,

I need the atmosphere clear

Why is she still here?

Pourquoi est-elle ici? {layered harmonies,

shimmering and desperate} I didn't speak when you named me a friend

(uh-huh) But don’t pull that trigger,

don’t do it again

It wasn't a friendship on the tile of the floor

I don’t bring "friends" to the back of the tour.

Asking the questions, but the silence is gold Who’s loving you better,

in the story you sold?

You got me sinking,

my standards are thin

Why am I waiting,

while she’s still settling in?

{rapid-fire vocal chop on "lowering standards"}

I need you to myself.

Je te veux pour moi.

What else do you crave?

Que cherches-tu là?

Right here.

Ici.

{very dry intimate raw whisper,

close-mic}

100% Tiguidou.

The secret is out.

If I am the one,

then why is the phantom still here?

{raw intimate bedroom studio vibe,

resolved elegant, mirror wipe sound,

final resonant piano chord}