[Verse 1] I count each laugh like a vote for my name Tell a bright story, then watch for your face I change my answer to fit what you like Anything, just let me feel chosen tonight [Pre-Chorus] If every hand turns toward me Maybe I can settle down But the praise slips through my fingers Before the next one comes around [Chorus] Love me, love me—say it again I keep on winning you, then losing myself Love me, love me—make it stay true I’m tired of auditioning just to be held by you [Verse 2] I learn the small things that make you lean in Wear your favorite opinions like secondhand skin Then silence arrives and I start to perform Trying to make your approval feel permanent, warm [Pre-Chorus] If every hand turns toward me Maybe I can settle down But the praise slips through my fingers Before the next one comes around [Chorus] Love me, love me—say it again I keep on winning you, then losing myself Love me, love me—make it stay true I’m tired of auditioning just to be held by you [Bridge] What if I stop turning every glance into a grade? What if I’m still worthy when the cheering fades? [Final Chorus] Love me, love me—say it again I keep on winning you, then losing myself Love me, love me—I’m learning what’s true I want your affection, but I won’t disappear for you [Outro] I want your affection And I’m still here, too
