Deadly

## Track Listing

"**Deadly**" is the fourth track on Ellise's third Halloween EP, *Letting the Wolf In*. The song was released on October 15th, 2021.

## Song Leakage

* October 13, 2021 - A 28 second snippet is leaked on Instagram.

## Theme

> *The whole concept of the song, and a decent portion of the album, is about a female character who is very vixen like, a badass woman who goes around wreaking havoc because she’s had enough of being the underdog. Not to mention, sometime it feels like we can love someone even harder after they treat us badly. The brain wants to seek approval naturally, so when the one we love does us wrong, it can make us want them even more.
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> Ellise, via Genius*
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## Background

This song was not included in the original tracklist. It made its way in when *Letting the Wolf In* was expanded from an EP to an LP.

On November 11th, 2021, Ellise revealed the origin of the song via Genius.

> *Lilspirit is my little brother and has produced/ co written a large portion of my music, so of course it’s always my favorite to work with him. Chelsea is so amazing at melodies, especially for hooks!! Every melody she sings feels like it could be the chorus of a radio hit. And Brandon is extremely talented, his production was perfect for the sound of this project. The three of them had actually started the song together without me, and had written only the chorus, and then I finished it off with verses and the bridge.
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> Ellise, via Genius*
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On October 15th, 2021 Ellise collabed with Lunime to make a Gacha contest. The best Gacha Club Music Video using this song would win a signed vinyl.

## Lyrics

**[Chorus]**

You should've known that I was trouble when you met me

He calls me pretty but he loves me 'cause I'm deadly

You're suffocating

They won't hear you screaming "help me"

One look is all it took

He loves me 'cause I'm deadly

**[Verse 1]**

I've been causing a scene

But you love when I'm out of my mind and dangerous

You've been weak in the knees

Half-scared, have thoughts in your eyes

So save it

Oh, so precious, get your weapons

When you run it gives me butterflies

I'm a mess, it gets so hectic

But you never say goodbye

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Closer, baby

Don't be shy

**[Chorus]**

You should've known that I was trouble when you met me

He calls me pretty but he loves me 'cause I'm deadly

You're suffocating

They won't hear you screaming "help me"

One look is all it took

He loves me 'cause I'm deadly

**[Verse 2]**

Blood stains, blue veins

Your skin is cold as ice

Not one complained

No fear left in your eyes

And I don't really want to talk about anyone but us

Try to get by me once, but I shut it down

Now you left the cuffs

**[Pre-Chorus]**

Something dangerous on my tongue

**[Chorus]**

You should've known that I was trouble when you met me

He calls me pretty but he loves me 'cause I'm deadly

You're suffocating

They won't hear you screaming "help me"

One look is all it took

He loves me 'cause I'm deadly

**[Outro]**

Hooked on me, I figured it out

Legs a little crazy, gotta keep me around

On your knees, I'm breaking you down

You can say you hate me, but you never walk out

Hooked on me, I figured it out

Legs a little crazy, gotta keep me around

On your knees, I'm breaking you down

You can say you hate me, but you never walk out

## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-tpUXJlbo/