[Verse 1] I keep both hands open Like they might hold light But every kind word Can cut the wrong side I hate that truth I hate the stain I want to bring roses And never leave pain [Pre-Chorus] So I fold myself small When I feel too much Count every step Every touch, every touch If I move too fast I might break the room I just want to love you Without bruising you [Chorus] Love without hurting Love without hurting Love without hurting That’s all I’m asking Let me be gentle Let me be true Love without hurting When I come to you [Verse 2] I’ve seen my shadow In other people’s tears A careless promise Can live for years So I speak soft And I hold back fire I’d rather be honest Than feed the wires [Pre-Chorus] Still I want more Than a careful hand I want to give you The best I am If I reach for you And my heart starts to shake Tell me how to love Without making a break [Chorus] Love without hurting Love without hurting Love without hurting That’s all I’m asking Let me be gentle Let me be true Love without hurting When I come to you [Bridge] If I’ve got sharp edges Teach me slow If I’ve got blind spots Don’t let me go I don’t need perfect I need a way To leave you warmer Than you were that day [Final Chorus] Love without hurting Love without hurting Love without hurting That’s all I’m asking Let me be gentle Let me be true Love without hurting When I come to you Love without hurting Love without hurting Hold me to it I’m trying to
