Verse 1] He called me baby— Like it meant something real Left it in a message I still got saved on my voicemail Played it back last night, In the quiet, just me Funny how one little word Can stir up everything Was it passion? Or was it practice? Truth or just theatrics? I don’t know what he meant— But I know what he didn’t. ⸻ [Chorus] Don’t call me baby If it don’t mean nothin’ Don’t say you love me If you’re only bluffin’ I’ve been strong too long To fall for the sound Of a soft little lie Just to let me down If you’re gonna hold me Hold me for real Say what you mean And mean what you feel ‘Cause I ain’t in need Of sweet talk that fades— I’m in need of a man Who stays. ⸻ [Verse 2] I get it—you’re restless You don’t like to be pinned You show up when it’s easy Disappear on the wind But I’m not your echo I’m not your late-night thought Don’t dial me in the dark Just to remind me what I’m not You chase when I move on Then vanish when I turn around A game I don’t play anymore— Not now. Not ever. ⸻ [Chorus] Don’t call me baby If it don’t mean nothin’ Don’t say you love me If you’re only bluffin’ I’ve been strong too long To fall for the sound Of a soft little lie Just to let me down If you’re gonna hold me Hold me for real Say what you mean And mean what you feel ‘Cause I ain’t in need Of sweet talk that fades— I’m in need of a man Who stays. ⸻ [Bridge] So go on, play that charm On someone else who don’t know I’ve heard it all before I’ve just stopped saying so ⸻ [Final Chorus – Soften Start, Then Build] Don’t call me baby If it don’t come true Don’t light a fire You don’t plan to walk through I’ve been strong too long To break for a name That don’t carry weight When it’s said in vain If you’re gonna love me Love me for real Not with borrowed lines But something I can feel ‘Cause I ain’t in need Of sweet talk and games— I’m in need of a man Who stays.
