[Verse 1] You had the room, I had the exit in sight Cold hand on the glass, still I read you right No long speech, no trembling appeal I know what you want; I know what you conceal Your name on the list, your coat on the chair One look from me and the temperature’s there You talk like a king, but you wait for a sign I don’t raise my voice—I just draw the line [Pre-Chorus] Count what you owe, count what you said You get one chance, then the door goes dead [Chorus] Come closer—say it with your chest You came for the fire, now stand the test No soft landing, no second guess I set the terms; you know the rest [Verse 2] Black ice manners, clean-cut grin You brought your best; I brought the end A silver cuff, a borrowed alibi I hear the truth in the pause you hide Don’t sell me brave, don’t sell me sweet I can read a lie by the shift in your feet You want my trust? Then earn that weight The clock keeps time; I don’t negotiate [Pre-Chorus] Count what you owe, count what you said You get one chance, then the door goes dead [Chorus] Come closer—say it with your chest You came for the fire, now stand the test No soft landing, no second guess I set the terms; you know the rest [Bridge] One step forward, the whole room still You feel that quiet? That’s force of will No grand confession, no pretty excuse I take the measure; I cut you loose [Breakdown] You wanted a door left open wide You wanted my word with nowhere to hide Look at me now. Pick your side. [Final Chorus] Come closer—say it with your chest You came for the fire, now stand the test No soft landing, no second guess I set the terms; you know the rest Come closer—this is the final call No retreat, no cushion, no curtain fall You brought your best; I took it all I set the terms. I stand. You fall. [Outro] One last look. No reply. I leave the room; you watch me go.
