Because life isn’t dramatic enough, we’d like to introduce “What’s My Lyric,” a new occasional feature on Baltimore Hit Parade where Baltimore actors give dramatic readings of the lyrics to Baltimore songs.

Our first guest, Derek Vaughan Brown (pictured), is a member of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society. They’re about to debut their new production, “The Electric Pharaoh,” Friday Oct. 17 at Lithuanian Hall. More information here.

Actor Derek Vaughan Brown, a member of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society.

Actor Derek Vaughan Brown, a member of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society.

The song is “Stab My Face” by Blood Baby.

Brown had never heard the song before, and only glanced at the lyrics before offering this intense reading.

Please enjoy.

Listen to the original song here: