[Is_MAX_MODE: MAX](MAX) [QUALITY: MAX](MAX) [REALISM: MAX](MAX) [REAL_INSTRUMENTS: MAX](MAX)[Intro - soft Rhodes piano only, no drums, whispered close-mic vocal] (Yeah...) (Since day one...) [Verse 1 - minimal production, kick + bass only, restrained intimate delivery] I remember the room when you walked in Fell for you too fast, real talk I tried someone new, but they wasn't you And I can't picture my life without you [Pre-Chorus - drums build, harmonies stack in layers] We got that fire, we got that deep love (deep love) But my old ways still ain't loving you enough Sorry don't heal what my silence do I'm still here, don't give up on me [PRODUCTION SWELL - full groove fades in, hi-hats and bass lift, polished and warm] [Chorus - full vocal, smooth and powerful, ad-libs tucked underneath] You said show me, don't tell me Show me, don't tell me All this time, you been waiting on me to come through You said show me, don't tell me That's all you need from me [PULL BACK - strip to piano + light bass, intimate] [Verse 2 - softer, nostalgic, conversational tone] I remember way back when It felt like we could make it through I know I gave you reasons not to trust my word I shut down when I should've let you be heard I ain't saying you were wrong for needing more My silence had you questioning what you're fighting for Truth is I never stopped loving you I just ain't always known the right way to show you [PRODUCTION SWELL - full groove returns, richer layers this time] [Chorus] You said show me, don't tell me Show me, don't tell me All this time, you been waiting on me to come through You said show me, don't tell me That's all you need from me [PULL BACK - near silence, heartbeat kick, close-mic] [Verse 3 - sparse, raw vocal, minimal production] You call me your enemy when you finally break It breaks my heart to see you cry this way I go quiet 'cause the words won't come And I know that silence leaves you numb [FULL PRODUCTION - all layers in, harmonic lift, studio build to the peak] [Final Chorus - full power, controlled vocal, stacked harmonies] You said show me, don't tell me I'm done with almost, done with maybe You said show me, don't tell me I need you here, don't walk away You said show me, don't tell me It's been you, it's been you since day one [FADE - Rhodes piano and vocal only, intimate studio fade] [Outro - intimate close-mic fade] Since day one... (oh, since day one) I'm gon' come through... (come through, baby) Since day one... Since day one...
