[Intro - Female] (Rhythmic 98 BPM hip-hop soul beat, heavy bass pulse, clipped Rhodes chords, dry snare) Look... sit down for a second. Don't start getting defensive or looking for a fight. It was good while it lasted. Now it's just over. [Verse 1 - Female] You’re asking what you did wrong, looking for a clue, Trying to figure out why I’m stepping back from you. You list all the dinners and the times you brought me flowers, The sweet little texts and the long midnight hours. Boy, you did everything right, you played your part fine, You were handsome and attentive, right on time. There’s no secret drama, no guy in the back, No big violation that threw us off track. My mood just shifted, my perspective just grew, And I don't feel like doing what we used to do. [Pre-Chorus - Female] So don't go analyzing every single word I say, Or searching for a reason why I’m walking away. We had our little season, we had our little spark, Now it’s time to step out of the dark. [Chorus - Female] It’s nothing personal, baby, nothing personal at all, Just reaching the end of a casual call. You were great for the moment, sweet for the ride, Now I’m choosing to step to the other side. Yeah, it’s nothing personal, don't bruise your pride, No need to keep pushing what is already dried. We had a good run, now we shake hands and leave, No reason to sit there and grieve. [Verse 2 - Female] You’re sitting on the sofa with a frown on your face, Acting like I’m kicking you out of the place. You say I’m being cold, say I’m playing a game, Like every casual connection gotta end in shame. Look, I respect your time, I respect who you are, I just don't see a reason to push this too far. I ain't gonna lie just to keep you content, Or pretend that I’m feeling what was never meant. I’m being straight up, giving you the real truth, That’s the highest form of respect in my youth. [Pre-Chorus - Female] So don't go analyzing every single word I say, Or searching for a reason why I’m walking away. We had our little season, we had our little spark, Now it’s time to step out of the dark. [Chorus - Female] It’s nothing personal, baby, nothing personal at all, Just reaching the end of a casual call. You were great for the moment, sweet for the ride, Now I’m choosing to step to the other side. Yeah, it’s nothing personal, don't bruise your pride, No need to keep pushing what is already dried. We had a good run, now we shake hands and leave, No reason to sit there and grieve. [Bridge - Female] I don't need a villain, you don't need a fool, We don't need to break down every single rule. I liked you yesterday, I respect you today, I just don't see a reason for tomorrow to stay. It’s just life moving on... [Final Chorus - Female] It’s nothing personal, baby (nothing personal!), nothing personal at all, Just reaching the end of a casual call (casual call, yeah). You were great for the moment, sweet for the ride, Now I’m choosing to step to the other side. Yeah, it’s nothing personal (don't bruise your pride), don't bruise your pride, No need to keep pushing what is already dried. We had a good run, now we shake hands and leave, No reason to sit there and grieve. [Outro - Female] Nothing personal. Keep your head up, boy. It was good while it lasted. No Strings Attached.
