[Verse 1] You call twice, then leave your phone face down Say you're fine, but keep walking around I know that look when I change my plans You smile too hard and tighten your hands You want a promise before I know You want an answer before I go I like your nerve, I like your heat But I won't shrink to fit the space you leave for me [Pre-Chorus] If you want me, want me standing Not reduced to make you sure Meet me somewhere in the middle Where we both can still be more [Chorus] Don't pull me closer just to keep me still Don't call it love if everything bends to your will I can stay because I want to, I can leave because I'm free If you're reaching for my hand, don't close your hand on me If we're gonna make this real Love me close, but let me still be me [Verse 2] You know the route that passes by my door You call it chance; I've heard that one before You count the minutes I take to reply Then kiss my forehead and ask me why I don't need proof that you care this much I need room inside your touch If trust is there, we don't have to test Every hour, every word, every yes [Pre-Chorus] You don't have to hold me tighter Every time I turn away Give me room to choose you freely And you'll give me room to stay [Chorus] Don't pull me closer just to keep me still Don't call it love if everything bends to your will I can stay because I want to, I can leave because I'm free If you're reaching for my hand, don't close your hand on me If we're gonna make this real Love me close, but let me still be me [Bridge] You can miss me without making me pay You can want me without mapping my day Tell me you're scared, just tell me straight I can meet honesty halfway I don't need perfect, I need true Something I can freely choose If you can love me without holding too tight Maybe we can finally get this right [Final Chorus] Don't pull me closer just to keep me still Don't call it love if everything bends to your will I can stay because I want to, I can leave because I'm free If you're reaching for my hand, don't close your hand on me I don't need a perfect deal I just need a love that knows what's real If we're gonna make this real Love me close, but let me still be me [Outro] Let me still be me And I'll choose you willingly [End]
