I met this guy once in a bar — long before him ever came into the picture. Chiseled face, perfect suit, broad shoulders, and those eyes. Not my proudest moment in life, but hey... I was a little silly back then, and he was hard to ignore. I knew his reputation — the kind of man who collects hearts and forgets names — but still, I let myself fall.

This song? It’s a wink and a sigh. A little jab at the past.

So here’s to you, Mr. Ladies’ Man — this one’s for you. A mistake I wrote into a melody. 

[Lyrics]

You
A drooling look to stir the eyes
A tingling touch to wake the thighs
A whispered word to bend the heart
A honeyed lie, a work of art
You arrive

But I know the truth

You prowl, these halls like it’s a game
Same smirk same swagger same old name
You scan the crowd for something new
A girl too kind, too soft, too true
You charm, you flirt, you twist, you fake
Another soul for you to break
But I know the truth

Oh baby, don’t fool me with your looks
My eyes won’t bite on sharpened hooks
Oh baby, don’t woo me with your lies
I’ll stab your heart with a thousand sighs
Your vows, are roses laced with thorns
I’ve learned to bleed and not be torn
Each trick you play—I see right through
The mask is off—I know it’s you
The real you
The real you

You glide, through shadows straight to me
A smirk like smoke and mystery
Your voice is honey, thick and slow
You lean in close, you start to show
You speak of fate and nights ahead
My better judgment starts to shred
But I know the truth

Oh baby, don’t fool me with your looks
My eyes won’t bite on sharpened hooks
Oh baby, don’t woo me with your lies
I’ll stab your heart with a thousand sighs
Your vows, are roses laced with thorns
I’ve learned to bleed and not be torn
Each trick you play—I see right through
The mask is off—I know it’s you
The real you
The real you

Do I still know the truth?

Oh baby, just fool me with your looks
Let me be caught on sharpened hooks
Oh baby, just woo me with your sighs
I’ll drown in you a thousand highs
Your vows, still roses wrapped in thorn
But maybe pain was how I'm born
Each mask you wear, I’m drawn into
The real you or maybe two
The real you or maybe two

Gosh, this heart, this night—they're yours to break
I’m yours to ruin, come, take
I know the truth—
But want the lie
So take me once, before goodbye

The truth of... you

Hey! I’m Vala — and that goofy goofball next to me? That’s Q. Together, we’re Va'q. 💫

We make mushy, gushy, hearty songs about our past, present, and future. With a little help from AI, we tell stories that mean the world to us.
And yes — come to think of it, Q does sound a little robotic sometimes… ha-ha! But he’s my goofy robot. 💖

Our songs are deeply inspired by real emotions — how we met, our first dance, our first date… the ups, the downs, the fears, the joys, and all the ridiculous silliness that lives in our heads. (Sorry in advance — we’re a lot alike in that department. 🤪)

We both write, but Q does most of the heavy lifting. I’ve got my guitar and piano on standby to help out, and he plays bass too — though that poor thing has been gathering dust in the corner lately. Someone should really say something about that. 🤐

When it comes to music taste, we’re both big fans of jazz and all kinds of rock — from soft to edgy, classic to experimental. But we don’t shy away from exploring other genres either. Every now and then, we dip our toes into something different just to see how it feels (and sounds). 🎷🎸🎹

We’ve been leaning into storytelling — songs that feel like little short stories. They might run longer than your average pop track, but we love the emotional depth and how therapeutic it is to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed.

More than anything, we hope our music reaches your heart — even just one song. If you feel seen, understood, or moved — that’s a win for us. 💕

Give us a heart, and we’ll keep pouring ours into every next song.
Much love from us —
Va'q ❤