Stand My Ground

(Eyes low, grip tight
Hidden knife, low light)

I'm walking down the street
Having a sunny day
Slide to right
Your shaky hand had something to say
Glint of eye, bare of teeth
I saw you make a choice
You saw me see you and it felt so out of place

You thought I wouldn't catch your move
But baby, I'm ahead of you
A hint of fear—now that's your tell
And I'm the one who's hunting well

I'll stand my ground, I'll never break
Now you're the one who'll stay awake
Hearts beat fast, but I don't run
The game's begun, and you're my fun
We're walking free, we're walking tall
But if you turn, I'll risk it all
I'll risk it all

The girl behind, she didn't see
The thing you thought you'd do to me
But I'm her shield, I'm on the line
And with one move, your fate is mine
You breathe deep, I catch the sound
Now it's too late to turn around
(to turn around)

You thought I wouldn't see you creep
But I don't play the game you keep
You're out of luck, you're out of time
You crossed my path, now choice is mine

I'll stand my ground, I'll never break
Now you're the one who'll stay awake
Hearts beat fast, but I don't run
The game's begun, and you're my fun
We're walking free, we're walking tall
But if you turn, I'll risk it all
I'll risk it all

You thought I wouldn't see you creep
But I don't play the game you keep
You're out of luck, you're out of time
You crossed my path, now choice is mine

I'll stand my ground, I'll never break
Now you're the one who'll stay awake
Hearts beat fast, but I don't run
The game's begun, and you're my fun
We're walking free, we're walking tall
But if you turn, I'll risk it all
I'll risk it all

You made your move, now it's too late
You stepped into your twisted fate
I'm more than just a passing glance
Now you're caught in my wicked dance
This street's not yours, this ground is mine
And I'll protect it every time

I'll stand my ground, I'll never break
Now you're the one who'll stay awake
Hearts beat fast, but I don't run
The game's begun, and you're my fun
We're walking free, we're walking tall
But if you turn, I'll risk it all
I'll risk it all

(Eyes low, grip tight
Hidden knife, low light)
But now you're prey, no more fight