He Won’t But I Will

[Verse 1]
You’re in our kitchen
Spillin’ cheap red on the tile
Wavin’ that ring in my direction
Wearin’ that drunk
Crooked smile
You keep pokin’ at his patience
Like you’re beggin’ for a war
But he’s starin’ at his coffee
While I’m movin’ toward the door
[Pre-Chorus]
You think he’s your problem
You’re barkin’ at the wrong one
He won’t raise a finger
But I’m about to raise my voice
So run
[Chorus]
He won’t
But I will
He won’t lose his cool
I kill
Every line you cross
Every little cheap thrill
He won’t
But I will
He won’t break
He stands still
Push one step more and you’re payin’ my bill
He won’t hit you
He won’t hit you
He won’t
But I will
[Verse 2]
You’re shoutin’ in his driveway
At 2 a.m. again
Throwin’ words like empty bottles
Like he’s still your favorite sin
He keeps sayin’ “Baby
Stop”
You keep gettin’ louder still
But you’re not the only woman here
With a temper and some will
[Pre-Chorus]
You keep pullin’ on his halo
Tryin’ hard to make it slip
He keeps both hands in his pockets
Mine are balled up on my hips (hey!)
[Chorus]
He won’t
But I will
He won’t lose his cool
I kill
Every lie you tell
Every last cheap thrill
He won’t
But I will
He won’t break
He stands still
Push one step more and you’re payin’ my bill
He won’t hit you
He won’t hit you
He won’t
But I will
[Bridge]
You want a fight?
Pick on your size
’Cause my love wears steel
Behind these eyes
He gave you grace
You burned it down
Now it’s my turn
To stand my ground
[Instrumental]
[80s-style soaring guitar solo over full band]
[Chorus]
He won’t
But I will
He won’t lose his cool
I kill
Every line you cross
Every little cheap thrill
He won’t
But I will
He won’t break
He stands still
Push one step more and you’re payin’ my bill
He won’t hit you
He won’t hit you
He won’t
But I will (oh yeah)
He won’t hit you
He won’t hit you
He won’t
But I will

rock, Big 80s hybrid of glossy pop and arena rock, female vocals out front with gated snares, bright synth pads, and chorused rhythm guitars. Verses stay tight and tense with palm-muted chugs and warm keys; choruses explode with stacked harmonies, open chords, and a sky-high melodic hook. Middle break clears into a screaming melodic guitar solo before a final, shout-along chorus and hard stop., pop, female vocals