Kinder Translation

[Verse 1] You say you missed me, I count the delay Measure the warmth, then explain it away You save me a seat in the middle of plans I search for the reason you’re soft with your hands [Pre-Chorus] If kindness is real, why do I brace? Why do I look for the pity behind your face? [Chorus] You can love me, you can say it plain Still I hear “poor thing” beneath my name I take your care, then doubt the proof Like every kind word has a hidden roof You can love me; I’m trying to stay When my heart keeps translating love into sympathy [Verse 2] You laugh at my stories, you ask how I’ve been I watch for the moment your patience wears thin You reach for my hand when the whole day goes wrong I think, “They’re just gentle; they won’t be for long” [Pre-Chorus] If kindness is real, why do I brace? Why do I keep putting pity in its place? [Chorus] You can love me, you can say it plain Still I hear “poor thing” beneath my name I take your care, then doubt the proof Like every kind word has a hidden roof You can love me; I’m trying to stay When my heart keeps translating love into sympathy [Bridge] Maybe I don’t have to solve every glance Maybe your tenderness isn’t a debt or a chance I’ll let your words land, just once, without defense And see if being wanted can make a little sense [Final Chorus] You can love me, you can say it plain I’m learning not to turn it into shame I take your care; I let it be true For one small moment, I believe you You can love me; I’m trying to stay While my heart learns a kinder translation today [Outro] I’m trying to stay I’m trying to stay