[Verse 1]

Blowing Blackstar ripples in the air

Swollen château, how I wake up in

Paramnesia, d’you know what day it is?

Guess this one’s for Donovan

It’s the season, can’t remember which

Call the legion, my creationist

Your advice swept into the light

Just show me the price

Let's see what it takes to be known

[Cruel]

You’re so cruel

Makes me cold

You’re so cruel

[Verse 2]

Through the back doors I saw Ms. Deville

And the Jekyll doing dirty deals

Let the flies race over your mind

I strongly advisе, get on malevolencе

I’m a cheater but I’ma shake it off

Even Jesus had his fingers crossed

Mama said that a sense of belief is a sin for the weak

But I’ve still got a taste to be known

[Cruel]

You’re so cruel

Makes me cold

You’re so cruel

[Bridge]

You’re so cruel (You’re so cruel)

You’re so cruel, you’re so cruel

You’re so cruel (You’re so cruel)

Makes me call out for more