[Intro – flickering candlelight, soft silk rustle] Shadows dance upon the stone Waiting here for you alone [Verse 1 – deep bass groove, hazy atmosphere] Crimson sheets beneath the glow Watching as the hours go Midnight air is thick and still Waiting for your heart to fill I see the fire in your eyes Beneath these heavy velvet skies [Pre-Chorus – rising tension, breathy vocals] The castle walls keep every secret tight Hidden in the middle of the night Every breath is calling out your name Playing in this everlasting game [Chorus – lush harmonies, wide soundstage] Lady Dahliah in the golden light Guiding you through the endless night Silk and stone and a heart of fire Burning with a deep desire Lady Dahliah where the shadows play Wishing you would never walk away [Verse 2 – rhythmic percussion, intimate tone] Iron gates are locked and barred Leaving all our defenses scarred Touch the skin as soft as rain Wash away the lingering pain Moonlight through the arched door Leaves us wanting something more [Pre-Chorus – building energy, layered whispers] The castle walls keep every secret tight Hidden in the middle of the night Every breath is calling out your name Playing in this everlasting game [Chorus – full arrangement, emotional peak] Lady Dahliah in the golden light Guiding you through the endless night Silk and stone and a heart of fire Burning with a deep desire Lady Dahliah where the shadows play Wishing you would never walk away [Bridge – stripped back, focus on vocals] In this room of brick and flame Nothing ever feels the same Stay until the morning breaks For all our hearts and all our sakes [Solo – smooth saxophone, warm reverb] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – maximum intensity, soaring vocals] Lady Dahliah in the golden light Guiding you through the endless night Silk and stone and a heart of fire Burning with a deep desire Lady Dahliah where the shadows play Wishing you would never walk away [Outro – fading candles, distant echo] The fire fades to a gentle spark Leaving us within the dark