I’m Not Coming Careless” Response to Samantha “Come Closer Baby” AI voice Tony Sanchez Written by 12Gauge858 [Intro — close-mic spoken, warm Rhodes, deep 808 barely breathing, smooth guitar answering softly] Mmm… There it is… You said come closer… but I heard more than the words. I heard the tired in your chest. I heard that little shake under all that confidence. So I’m coming… But I’m not coming careless. [Verse 1] Your porch light was leaning gold across the welcome mat Your hand was on the door chain like trust still had to ask You had one sleeve falling low one tear you tried to hide A cup of tea gone cold sitting on the left-hand side Phone face down on the table shoes kicked off by the chair You said, “Come closer,” soft like you weren’t used to someone staying there I didn’t rush that threshold I let the silence breathe ’Cause a woman giving all her heart ain’t something I take lightly Don’t hide that from me… I saw your hand shake before you reached for me [Pre-Chorus] I know you need love tonight but not the kind that disappears Not the kind that warms your body then leaves questions in your mirror So I moved slow through the doorway let my shadow touch the floor I wasn’t trying to take from you I was trying to be sure [Chorus] I’m coming closer but I’m not coming careless I won’t step on your scars just to prove I can carry this I’m not touching your heart like it’s something temporary If you open that door I’m walking in ready I’m coming closer but I’m not coming blind I see the love in your hands and the fear in your eyes So before I hold you let me make this clear I’m not coming careless I’m coming sincere [Verse 2] You leaned back by the hallway with your breath caught in your throat Like part of you said, “Hold me,” and part of you said, “Don’t” I noticed how your shoulders dropped when I said your name Like nobody ever softened the room before they came Your hair was pinned up crooked one curl touching your cheek I wanted you right then but wanting ain’t the same as being weak So I laid my keys on the counter not loud, not in control Just enough to let you know I wasn’t planning to let go I felt that… when you stopped pretending you didn’t need this [Pre-Chorus 2] You ain’t gotta prove you’re ready You ain’t gotta play no role You can let the night get quiet You can let your guard come home If your whole heart’s at the front door I won’t leave it in the rain I’ll pick it up with both hands and I’ll call it by your name [Chorus] I’m coming closer but I’m not coming careless I won’t step on your scars just to prove I can carry this I’m not touching your heart like it’s something temporary If you open that door I’m walking in ready I’m coming closer but I’m not coming blind I see the love in your hands and the fear in your eyes So before I hold you let me make this clear I’m not coming careless I’m coming sincere [Bridge Stay right there… Let me love you without rushing your breathing Let me stand close without crowding your soul Let me kiss the place where the hurt got heavy without acting like I made you whole I don’t need to be your rescue I don’t need to be your cure I just need to be the man who doesn’t make your soft side unsure You said your heart speaks to mine and I believe it do But I’m answering careful ’cause I know what it cost you I knew you’d do that… look down right when it got real Come here… not fast… just real [Breakdown If I put my hand on your waist it’s not to claim you If I pull you close tonight it’s not to tame you It’s to remind your body peace don’t have to leave bruises And love don’t have to sound like begging when somebody finally chooses There it is… that breath you let go That’s the one. [Final Chorus I’m coming closer but I’m not coming careless I won’t step on your scars just to prove I can carry this I’m not touching your heart like it’s something temporary If you open that door I’m walking in ready I’m coming closer but I’m not coming blind I see the love in your hands and the fear in your eyes So before I hold you let me make this clear I’m not coming careless I’m coming sincere [Outro Don’t hide that from me… I felt that… You said come closer and I’m right here now Not careless… not reckless… not hungry for what hurts you I’m here with both hands open I’m here with my voice low I’m here like a man who knows what a heart is for Stay right there… Mmm… I’m coming closer… but I’m not coming careless.
