New Addicts-What`s Love?

[ SCREAMED / SHOUTED, aggressive, raw] You gotta understand, when you reach for my hand And my heartbeat starts to race, That a spark in the dark doesn’t mean I consent, Doesn’t mean I give you space. It’s not desire Just heat and fire, But fire don’t mean that I owe you a flame. (Oh-oh, what’s love got to do with control?) What’s love if respect’s not there? (Oh-oh, what’s love got to do with a soul) If one side just takes and doesn’t care? (Oh-oh, what’s love got to do with power?) It’s not a game you win. (Oh-oh, what’s love if every hour) I have to guard my skin? You might think that I’m overreacting When I pull away slow. But silence was taught, and we carried it long, Now we’re letting you know. (Oh-oh, what’s love got to do with fear?) Love shouldn’t leave a bruise. (Oh-oh, what’s love if it’s unclear) That no still means you lose? (Oh-oh, what’s love got to do with truth?) It’s not a second-hand claim. (Oh-oh, what’s love if the proof) Is rewriting the rules of the game? [bridge] We’re done pretending, done defending What never felt right before. No more disguising, no compromising Just to keep the peace in a war. (Oh-oh, what’s love got to do with respect?) Everything — now we see. (Oh-oh, what’s love if you neglect) The right to autonomy? Oh-oh What’s love? If it isn’t free. Oh-oh Love begins With dignity.