Background[]
The song was originally intended to be on Roan's EP, School Nights, but was cut from the final track listing. It was later reworked for Lavish in 2017 alongside "17" because as Roan stated:
| “ | I wanted to rework the tracks as, they were songs I really badly wanted to release. They just didn't make it originally on School Nights because I didn't want to make the project longer than it already was, and I thought they would fit better on my next record. | ” |
–Chappell Roan, Cutter Magazine | ||
Theme[]
The song follows the events of "Momma's Advice", where the protagonist has killed their boyfriend and is certain he will forgive her one day, despite the gruesome crime inflicted upon him.
Lyrics[]
Cold hard murder
I know you'll forgive me one day (Day, day)
I've got you cornered
I keep my eyes locked on my prey (Prey)
If you wanted patience and safety
Why the hell did you chase me at your bed? (Bed)
And I love the taste of your lambskin
Left you lying, you're soaking in your blood (Blood)
You don't have to trust me but I want you to
Can't promise I won't hurt when my teeth cut through
Cold hard murder
It's what I'm known for
You don't have to love me but I want you to
Heard you screaming
It makes me want to take you home
I hope you'rе breathing
Sorry I broke all of your bones (Bonеs)
If you wanted patience and safety
Why the hell did you chase me at your bed? (Bed)
And I love the taste of your lambskin
Left you lying, you're soaking in your blood (Blood)
You don't have to trust me but I want you to
Can't promise I won't hurt when my teeth cut through
Cold hard murder
It's what I'm known for
You don't have to love me but I want you to
Official versions[]
| Version | Released on | Release Date | Recorded | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Lavish | December 16, 2018 | 2017 | 2:44 |
| Demo | Leaked (intended for School Nights) | August 13, 2024 | 2016 | 2:44 |