[Intro - Woman] Come closer. There’s something I should say. [Intro - Man] I’m listening. Don’t kiss it all away. [Verse 1 - Woman] You tell me what I mean too soon, Then leave my answer in the room. I love how well you know my mind, But let me change from time to time. [Verse 1 - Man] I thought I knew what you would say. I see what that can take away. Come here and let me start again. I’d rather ask you than pretend. [Pre-Chorus - Woman] I want the truth beneath your tongue. [Pre-Chorus - Man] Even when it’s something I have done? [Pre-Chorus - Woman] Especially then. [Pre-Chorus - Man] Then let me in. [Chorus - Woman] Chastise me gently. [Chorus - Man] Tell me when I’m wrong. [Chorus - Woman] Love me with your honesty. [Chorus - Man] I’ll hear the whole thing, love. [Chorus - Both] Soft enough to stay close, Clear enough to change. Say it like you love me. Love me enough to say. [Verse 2 - Man] You say you’re fine, then turn away. I feel the words you wouldn’t say. I want your anger spoken plain, Before it learns to wear my name. [Verse 2 - Woman] I keep it sweet until it sours, Then blame you for the quiet hours. I wanted you to read my eyes. You asked for words. I gave you signs. [Pre-Chorus - Man] You can want me and be upset. [Pre-Chorus - Woman] You can hear me without fixing it. [Pre-Chorus - Man] Tell me again. [Pre-Chorus - Woman] Then let me in. [Chorus - Man] Chastise me gently. [Chorus - Woman] Tell me when I’m wrong. [Chorus - Man] Love me with your honesty. [Chorus - Woman] I’ll hear the whole thing, love. [Chorus - Both] Soft enough to stay close, Clear enough to change. Say it like you love me. Love me enough to say. [Bridge - Woman] These lips can kiss. These lips can sting. [Bridge - Man] Let’s take our time With what they bring. [Bridge - Woman] I’ll name the hurt, Then let you speak. [Bridge - Man] I’ll let you finish. I can wait for me. [Bridge - Woman] And when the hard words all come through… [Bridge - Man] I’ll still have more to learn of you. [Bridge - Both] Leave me room to get it wrong. Leave you room to say. Let the way we love each other Show in what we change. [Final Chorus - Woman] Chastise me gently. [Final Chorus - Man] I’ll tell you when it hurts. [Final Chorus - Woman] I’ll trust you with the tender parts. [Final Chorus - Man] I’ll take you at your word. [Final Chorus - Both] Soft enough to stay close, Clear enough to change. Say it like you love me. Love me enough to say. [Outro - Woman] Come closer. [Outro - Man] I’m right here. [Outro - Woman] There’s more. [Outro - Man] I want to hear.
