[Intro – almost whispered, no beat] Don’t look at me like that… [Pause] Unless you mean it [Signature 2-note motif] [Verse 1 – intimate] We were talking like it’s nothing Then you forgot to look away Now there’s something in the silence And I can feel the whole room change You lean closer Then you don’t Like you almost crossed the line I can live with never knowing Just don’t make me think you might [Pre-Chorus – building] If it’s only in my head Let it end before it starts But if you feel what I’m feeling— [Instrumental stop] Don’t leave me in the dark [Chorus – instantly memorable] Don’t look at me like that Unless you mean it Don’t get this close to me Unless you feel it One more second One more breath And I might believe it Don’t look at me like that [Brief silence] Unless you mean it [Post-Chorus – THE hook] Mean it, mean it If you want me, mean it Mean it, mean it Don’t make me dream it [Signature motif] [Verse 2 – groove comes in] I don’t need forever I don’t need a promise now I just need to know I’m not the only one Who feels it when you’re around Your silence says too much Your eyes say even more If you’re leaving Keep on walking If you’re staying— [Full stop] Close the door [Pre-Chorus – stronger] Maybe this is reckless Maybe that’s why it feels right But if you’re gonna start something Don’t disappear tonight [Chorus] Don’t look at me like that Unless you mean it Don’t get this close to me Unless you feel it One more second One more breath And I might believe it Don’t look at me like that Unless you mean it [Post-Chorus] Mean it, mean it If you want me, mean it Mean it, mean it Don’t make me dream it [Bridge – nearly spoken, almost no music] If it’s nothing Let me go If it’s something Let it show Don’t say maybe Don’t say soon If you want me— [Long silence] Mean it [Build – signature motif, heartbeat bass] Mean it… Mean it… [Final Chorus – biggest section] Don’t look at me like that Unless you mean it Don’t pull me close like that Then make me dream it One more second One more breath And I’m gonna believe it Don’t look at me like that Unless you mean it [Final Post-Chorus] Mean it, mean it If you want me, mean it Mean it, mean it Don’t make me dream it [Full stop] Mean it [Outro – whispered] Don’t look at me like that… Unless you mean it
