You saw the glow, ignored the flame Thought you could win a deadly game I warned you once, you took the dare Now you're ensnared in my snare I told you, love, don't be deceived My beauty's not what you've perceived Behind this smile, a storm resides A heart that's learned to shield and hide I'm not your fantasy, not your dream A rose with thorns, not what I seem You chase illusions, can't you see? This love's a trap, not meant to be Step back, boy, don't get too close My petals hide a lethal dose I'm not your fantasy, not your dream A rose with thorns, not what I seem You played with fire, thought you'd win But now you feel the burn within My touch was sweet, but now you know The poison in my veins does flow I told you, love, don't be deceived My beauty's not what you've perceived Behind this smile, a storm resides A heart that's learned to shield and hide I'm not your fantasy, not your dream A rose with thorns, not what I seem You chase illusions, can't you see? This love's a trap, not meant to be Step back, boy, don't get too close My petals hide a lethal dose I'm not your fantasy, not your dream A rose with thorns, not what I seem No more pretending, no more lies I've shed the mask, no more disguise Embracing all I am inside A venomous bloom, in full stride I'm not your fantasy, not your dream A rose with thorns, not what I seem You chase illusions, can't you see? This love's a trap, not meant to be Step back, boy, don't get too close My petals hide a lethal dose I'm not your fantasy, not your dream A rose with thorns, not what I seem