[Verse 1]
I watched it from the side
Hands in the dark, I waited
Everybody had a name
For what I never tasted
They said it comes like rain
But mine stayed dry and distant
I learned the shape of wanting
Never the shape of kissing
[Pre-Chorus]
So tell me where it hides
Tell me who it chose
'Cause I kept all the doors shut
Still nobody shows
[Chorus]
I never knew love
I never knew love
I kept on reaching
For a hand to hold
I never knew love
I never knew love
So if you find it
Baby, take it slow (take it slow)
[Verse 2]
I saved a seat for us
At tables full of strangers
I wore my brave face out
To cover up the danger
Of hoping once too hard
Then acting like I'm fine
But every almost-love
Just left a little line
[Pre-Chorus]
So tell me where it hides
Tell me who to blame
'Cause I gave out my whole heart
And it came back the same
[Chorus]
I never knew love
I never knew love
I kept on reaching
For a hand to hold
I never knew love
I never knew love
So if you find it
Baby, take it slow (take it slow)
[Bridge]
Maybe I'm late to it
Maybe I'm not made for it
Maybe my heart just learned
To live without a place for it
But if your arms stay open
If you still want me near
Teach me with your patience
Let me disappear (into you)
[Final Chorus]
I never knew love
I never knew love
Now I'm still reaching
For a hand to hold
I never knew love
I never knew love
If you bring it to me
Baby, take it slow (take it slow)