I said your name too fast
Then bit my tongue in half
There’s a ring on my words
That keeps coming back
You know I meant it clean
You know what I mean
But the space after “I love you”
Keeps looking at me
I want the whole truth
I want the calm
I want your hand
When I come undone
I’m halfway there
And halfway gone
Tell me if you hear
What I’m holding on
I love you but
I can’t say more
I love you but
I’m afraid to fall
I love you but
Don’t close that door
I love you but
I need it all
(I love you but)
(I love you but)
Your sweater on my chair
Your shoes by the stairs
I keep making little proof
That you were there
But every time we get close
I step on my own heart
Like I know the road home
And still miss the start
I want the whole truth
I want the fire
I want your name
When you look me in the eyes
I’m halfway brave
And halfway small
Tell me if you hear
What I’m trying to call
I love you but
I can’t say more
I love you but
I’m afraid to fall
I love you but
Don’t close that door
I love you but
I need it all
(I love you but)
(I love you but)
If I break first
Will you stay?
If I speak plain
Will you run away?
I’m tired of “maybe”
Tired of “soon”
I want your whole hand
Not just the moon
I love you but
I’m here for real
I love you but
This is how I feel
I love you but
I need you near
I love you but
Please make it clear
(I love you but)
(I love you but)
