[Verse 1] You turn up late in that borrowed jacket Quote some line you half‑remembered Check your reflection in the window glass You’re here for me or for your own adventure? [Pre-Chorus] I’ve seen your type on Friday nights Big cheap thrills and bigger lines If you’re just here to play pretend Save us both the bitter end [Chorus] Impress me Say something that costs you courage Not your card Impress me Look at me like I’m a person Not a prize in your yard If you’re gonna stay Then stand up straight Tell the truth and take the weight I’m right here Yeah I’m easy to see But you’re gonna have to Impress me [Verse 2] You name-drop towns you’ve barely visited Act like heartbreak is your surname You call me “different” like it’s charity I call that just another cliché [Pre-Chorus] So cut the script I’ve heard it all The curated chaos The tragic fall I’d rather hear your strangest thought Than every cool thing that you bought [Chorus] Impress me Say something that costs you courage Not your card Impress me Laugh at yourself when you’re nervous Not your scars like a guard If you’re gonna stay Then stand up straight Tell the truth and take the weight I’m right here Yeah I’m easy to see But you’re gonna have to Impress me [Bridge] Ask me why I hate my birthday Tell me what keeps you awake Admit the thing you never tell your mates (come on) Drop the mask Let it crack If you want a real one back I’m not a test that you can cheat and ace [Chorus] Impress me Say something that costs you courage Not your card Impress me Hold my gaze when it gets heavy Don’t just joke Then depart If you’re gonna stay Then stand up straight Tell the truth and take the weight I’m right here Yeah I’m easy to see But you’re gonna have to Impress me (impress me) Yeah You’re gonna have to Impress me (hey!)
