[Intro — close, low; groove enters immediately] I’m upset. I’m not gone. [Verse 1 — conversational, rhythmic] You ask if I still mean it. I know what you’re asking for. We haven’t said much since the argument. I should’ve said a little more. I needed time to cool down. You thought I was pulling away. Now we’re hurting over something neither one of us meant to say. [Pre-Chorus — rising melody] I don’t have the answer yet. I know that ain’t enough. But I can tell you this much— [Chorus — brief stop, full groove returns] You still got me. Even now. Even with some things we gotta work out. I’m not asking for a smile. I’m not saying we’re alright. You still got me. I’m on your side. [Post-Chorus — low self-answer] Even now. Still got me. [Verse 2 — warmer chest voice] You say I always need the last word. I almost tell you you’re wrong. Then I hear myself about to do it. Baby, you’ve known me too long. There’s a little laugh between us. Doesn’t mean it’s all okay. But you move a little closer. I got something left to say. [Pre-Chorus — exposed first phrase] I still want your whole opinion. Not just when it sounds like mine. We can take a little time. [Chorus] You still got me. Even now. Even with some things we gotta work out. I’m not asking for a smile. I’m not saying we’re alright. You still got me. I’m on your side. [Bridge — bass, snaps, exposed lead] I was so sure you weren’t hearing me. Had my next words ready while you were still speaking. I don’t wanna win like that. Not if you stop talking back. Tell me what I missed. I’ll let you finish. [Final Chorus — upper-mix lift, selective high harmony] You still got me. Even now. Even with some things we gotta work out. I’m not asking for a smile. I’m not saying we’re alright. You still got me. I’m on your side. [Outro — soften; keep the bass moving] We ain’t there yet. [Space] But I’m here.
