Say it right

You don’t have to call me late I already know that look You say my name like it’s a secret Then you stop mid-sentence I don’t mind the silence I don’t read between the lines If you’re trying to get my attention You can do it right this time I’m not here for guessing games I don’t need the scene If you feel it, say it Keep it clean Say it straight, say it now Don’t slow down, don’t back out If you want me, say it loud Say it straight, say it now Say it once, say it clear I don’t chase what disappears If you’re staying, stay right here Say it straight I’ve been on both sides before I know how this usually goes One step forward, two steps back Then nobody really knows I don’t need the drama I don’t need a reason why If you’re standing in front of me Don’t act like time’s on your side I don’t wait on maybes I don’t beg, I don’t plead If you want my attention Show me Say it straight, say it now Don’t slow down, don’t back out If you want me, say it loud Say it straight, say it now Say it once, say it clear I don’t chase what disappears If you’re staying, stay right here Say it straight No rewinds, no “let’s see” I’m not hard, just honest with me If you’re here, then be right here That’s all I need Say it straight, say it now I don’t play the in-between If you want me, say it loud Say it straight, say it clean Say it once, say it true I know what I bring, do you? If you’re staying, don’t disappear Say it straight Yeah Say it straight