Velvet Saints

[Verse 1] Behind the Virgin's eyes, I dance alone In velvet shadows where my truth is shown Abuela's rosary wrapped around my wrist While glitter stains my collar, secrets kissed [Pre-Chorus] Every Sunday morning, play pretend Cross myself and smile, but deep within There's a fire burning, can't explain Santo diablo running through my veins [Chorus] I'm a velvet saint in the midnight hour Dancing between worlds like a desert flower Mama, don't you cry, this is who I am A beautiful mess in this promised land [Verse 2] East LA nights hide my second skin Where neon crosses wash away my sin In backroom parties where we feel alive Trading prayers for freedom, learn to thrive [Bridge] F*ck their expectations, let me breathe Got my own salvation up my sleeve Between the church bells and the bass Found myself in this forbidden space [Chorus] I'm a velvet saint in the midnight hour Dancing between worlds like a desert flower Mama, don't you cry, this is who I am A beautiful mess in this promised land [Verse 3] My father's son but not the way they planned Got sequins in my pockets, thorns in hand Each step I take between these worlds I own Creates a new tradition all my own [Outro] In this city of angels and lies Where velvet saints come alive I'll wear my halo like a crown Let my truth rain down, rain down