[Verse 1] You don’t have to make it pretty You don’t have to make it kind You don’t have to find the right words Just to ease my mind If the truth comes out uneven If it trembles when you speak I’d rather hear the words you mean Than the ones you think I need [Pre-Chorus] Leave the perfect lines For someone else tonight You can bring me what is real Even if it isn’t right [Chorus] Give me nothing polished Nothing dressed in gold Tell me what you’re thinking Even if it’s hard to hold I don’t need a promise I don’t need a sign Just give me something honest And I’ll give you something mine [Verse 2] Everybody knows the language Of “I’m fine” and “don’t you worry” We can smile across the table While we’re hiding half the story But I don’t want your shelter If it keeps me from your heart I’d rather stand beside the truth Than be comforted apart [Pre-Chorus] Let the silence stay If words are hard to find You don’t have to save me Just don’t leave yourself behind [Chorus] Give me nothing polished Nothing dressed in gold Tell me what you’re thinking Even if it’s hard to hold I don’t need a promise I don’t need a sign Just give me something honest And I’ll give you something mine [Bridge] Maybe trust is not believing Every word will turn out right Maybe trust is knowing We don’t have to hide So bring me all your questions Bring the things you cannot name I won’t ask you to be certain I just want you to remain [Final Chorus] Give me nothing polished Nothing rehearsed or planned Give me your hesitation I’ll still understand We don’t need forever Written down in perfect lines Just give me something honest And I’ll give you something mine [Outro] Nothing polished Nothing to prove Just something true Between me and you
