Say It First

Say it first

Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me

I need words, use your words to love me actively

Act as if you're actually attracted to me

Say it first, baby girl, say it first

Oh, every time the sun sets

And the clouds turn purple by the waterfront

I want to be closer to you

What's a boy in love supposed to be doing now?

Well, how do you love me? Let me count the ways

Counting up the days since I told you

I want to be close, to be closer to you

What's a boy in love supposed, supposed to be doing

When you won't say it first?

Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me

I need words, use your words to love me actively

Act as if you're actually attracted to me

Say it first, baby girl, say it first

Baby, I'm a black hole

We can't stop fighting now 'cause you're a punk

But I love to lock antlers with you

Stare me down, frown, well, I don't answer to you

Loving you requires ammunition

Well, can you listen or are you deaf?

'Cause I love to speak sweetly to you

And tell you how it feels to be completely for you

But you still won't say it first

Whoa-oh, it's not my fault

The stupid phrase never stays in my mouth

I smuggle you hugs while you're working

But I'm hurting, 'cause you won't

Say it first

Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me

'Cause I need words, use your words to love me actively

Act as if you're actually trying to smash with me

Say it first, baby girl, say it first