[Verse 1] You said “slow down” Tracing circles on my sleeve Eyes on the floorboards Like you’re scared that you might breathe You laugh Then you freeze Hold your secrets in your teeth I say “it’s alright” But you still stand half a street from me [Pre-Chorus] All of your exits memorized You check the door while I check your eyes If you wanna run I won’t chase this time Or I might (I might) [Chorus] DANCE You don’t have to say it yet Let your heartbeat do the rest We can hide inside the steps we don’t confess DANCE I can be your safest place Hands held high But guard your face I’ll be here I’ll be here If you just dance [Verse 2] You move Then you stall Like the floor might give way You’re counting your scars In the color of the gray You say “I’m too much” Pull your hoodie to your chin I just take one step Leave a space and let you lean [Pre-Chorus] You’re used to fire Never calm Used to leaving before the dawn If you wanna fall I can be that ground Or that song (that song) [Chorus] DANCE You don’t have to spell it out Let the silence turn you round We can talk in little steps instead of sound DANCE I can be your sheltered sky Shake alone or shake beside I’ll be here I’ll be here If you just dance [Bridge] Tell me what you’re hiding from Is it me Or everyone? Every time you start to trust You flinch like it’s a loaded gun But my hands Are just hands Empty palms Open plans If you shake I’ll shake too Right next to you (oh, right next to you) [Chorus] DANCE You don’t have to be that strong We can both be a little wrong Let your fear fall out between these nights too long DANCE I can be your borrowed light Flicker with you through the night I’m still here I’m still here If you just dance [Chorus] [soft Final—keys and stacked vocals] DANCE You don’t have to say a word Every breath is being heard We can stay inside this sway No need for cures DANCE If your guard begins to fade I’ll hold every step you take I’ll be here I’ll be here If you just DANCE (oh, just dance)
