[Intro] Velvet smoke and neon Burning red across the rain Velvet smoke and neon Calling out my name [Verse] I came in from nowhere with dust in my hair A busted-up suitcase and a midnight stare The boulevard laughed like it knew every sin But I kicked down the door and I walked right in The boys at the bar had their diamonds and scars The girls wore ambition like knives in their hearts A cheap little stage with a broken spotlight Looked like heaven to me on a Saturday night [Pre-Chorus] I had fire in my throat I had thunder in my bones I was looking for a kingdom Made of leather, sweat, and chrome [Chorus] Velvet smoke and neon That’s where I learned to bleed Velvet smoke and neon That’s where I learned to lead Raise your hands, let the night explode Kiss the flame, walk the dirty road Velvet smoke and neon The Strip was made for me [Verse] They said, little girl, this town eats its own It’ll sell you a crown made of glitter and bone But I smiled like a sinner with nowhere to run And I sang to the wolves till they called me the one My heels hit the floor like a warning bell My lips tasted whiskey and cheap motel Every mirror in town tried to cut me in two But I kept one reflection and I made it true [Pre-Chorus] I had hunger in my hands I had danger in my eyes I was born for the spotlight With a switchblade lullaby [Chorus] Velvet smoke and neon That’s where I learned to bleed Velvet smoke and neon That’s where I learned to lead Raise your hands, let the night explode Kiss the flame, walk the dirty road Velvet smoke and neon The Strip was made for me [Instrumental] Guitar screams in the alley Drums roll like thunder Bass line crawling under skin Sirens howl far away [Bridge] I ain’t your angel I ain’t your doll I’m the writing on the bathroom wall I ain’t your promise I ain’t your prayer I’m the reason everybody stares [Breakdown] Lights go low Crowd gets loud Heart beats hard No way out [Build-up] Say my name Say it sweet Say it like a curse in the heat Say my name Say it loud Roxanne rises from the crowd [Chorus] Velvet smoke and neon That’s where I learned to bleed Velvet smoke and neon That’s where I learned to lead Raise your hands, let the night explode Kiss the flame, walk the dirty road Velvet smoke and neon The Strip was made for me [Chorus] Velvet smoke and neon Burn it into me Velvet smoke and neon Dirty royalty Raise your hands, let the night explode Kiss the flame, walk the dirty road Velvet smoke and neon The Strip was made for me [Outro] Velvet smoke and neon Burning red across the rain Velvet smoke and neon Remember my name