You leave your shoes by the door Like you own the floor Cup in the sink again Same old little grin You say it soft, then you stare Like you’re putting out a fire there But I can read your hands Better than your plans Don’t dress it up Don’t make it sweet I know that look You give to me You’re close enough To change my mind But I’m not falling This time Don’t tell me that you love me (please don’t) Don’t tell me that you love me I can’t go back Don’t tell me that you need me (need me) Don’t tell me that you love me If you won’t stay You keep my name on your tongue Like a song half-sung You touch my wrist and pause Like you know the cost I’ve seen that face before Right before the door You say “this feels like home” Then you leave me alone Don’t dress it up Don’t make it sweet I know that look You give to me You’re close enough To change my mind But I’m not falling This time Don’t tell me that you love me (please don’t) Don’t tell me that you love me I can’t go back Don’t tell me that you need me (need me) Don’t tell me that you love me If you won’t stay If it’s real, then prove it If it’s true, then choose it Don’t trade sparks for smoke Don’t leave me with the rope I won’t beg for your maybe I won’t break for your maybe Say it once, say it straight Or let it fade Don’t tell me that you love me (please don’t) Don’t tell me that you love me I can’t go back Don’t tell me that you need me (need me) Don’t tell me that you love me If you won’t stay Don’t tell me that you love me (please don’t) Don’t tell me that you love me I know the facts Don’t tell me that you need me (need me) Don’t tell me that you love me If you won’t stay
