Velvet 4 Sale
U.S. Girls Lyrics

You've been sleeping with one eye open
You're constantly on edge, anticipating the return of past abusers

'Cause he always could come back, ya know?
The fear of returning abusers is always present and can never be fully eliminated

And you've been walking these streets unguarded
You're putting yourself in danger by being too trusting of strangers

Waiting for any man to explode
You're constantly living in fear of male aggression and violence

You spend hours in the mirror hating
You're constantly criticizing yourself and your appearance

But you can get that power, too
You have the ability to gain confidence and inner strength

It's not you, it's them
The blame for the abuse and violence lies solely with the abuser, not the victim

You should get it too, you should get it too
You deserve to feel strong and empowered just like anyone else

'Cause they always could come back, ya know?
The threat of returning abusers is a constant reminder of past traumas

It's all just friction
Violence and conflict are inevitable in society

But don't forget the revenge
Retaliation and vengeance are sometimes necessary to fight back against oppressors

Act like you got some velvet for sale
Use your seductive power to lure oppressors into a trap

Then you destroy their hope for deliverance
Strip oppressors of any possible means of escaping their punishment

Don't offer no reason
No justification or explanation is needed for taking revenge against oppressors

Instill in them the fear that comes with being prey
Make oppressors feel the same fear and vulnerability that they have inflicted on others

Now watch me holding it one-handed
The artist is confident and skilled when handling a weapon

Sideways trusting in that clip
The artist is holding the gun at an unconventional angle but still trusts in its function

The cock and pull will get the ol' boys dancing
The sound of the gun preparing to fire will put oppressors on edge and make them scared

Then she said, "the recoil is the celebration
The pain and shock felt by the oppressors is a form of righteous vengeance

The blood like oil spilling on the floor
The sight of oppressors suffering is a satisfying and powerful one

This'll surely feel against your nature
Taking revenge and fighting back is not a natural or easy thing to do

But girl, you gotta move on
In order to heal and find peace, sometimes it's necessary to take drastic action

Guarantee at least one bullet goes behind the eyes
The singer is making sure that their revenge is final and just

'Cause they always could come back for more
The threat of returning oppressors is real and must be taken seriously