[Verse 1]
You take forever choosing what to say
Two little words and you still look away
Your phone lights up, you turn it face down
Like every answer might let somebody down
I know that look, I’ve seen it in your eyes
You’re here with me, but somewhere else inside
You hold my hand, then pull away again
Like I’m a question you can’t answer yet
[Pre-Chorus]
You say you like me, then you disappear
You pull me closer, but you keep her here
I’m not a place to hide until you heal
Tell me what you want, tell me what is real
[Chorus]
You can’t choose me, you can’t let her go
You keep standing in the middle of the road
I’m not waiting while you replay the past
If your heart is broken, don’t make mine the glass
You can call me tomorrow, you can call me tonight
But I won’t be your maybe just to make you feel alright
You can’t choose me, and I finally know
Love can’t grow where you’re afraid to let it show
[Verse 2]
You know my coffee, know my favorite song
But when I ask us, you say I’m moving on too strong
You tell me she was careless with your trust
Then treat every good thing like it’s dangerous
I changed my plans to meet you after school
You changed your mind before the afternoon
I’m done decoding every pause and sigh
I want a yes that doesn’t need a why
[Pre-Chorus]
You say you like me, then you disappear
You pull me closer, but you keep her here
I’m not a place to hide until you heal
Tell me what you want, tell me what is real
[Chorus]
You can’t choose me, you can’t let her go
You keep standing in the middle of the road
I’m not waiting while you replay the past
If your heart is broken, don’t make mine the glass
You can call me tomorrow, you can call me tonight
But I won’t be your maybe just to make you feel alright
You can’t choose me, and I finally know
Love can’t grow where you’re afraid to let it show
[Bridge]
Maybe someday you’ll stop checking her name
Maybe someday you’ll stop treating love like blame
When that day comes, I might not be around
I’m choosing myself with both feet on the ground
[Final Chorus]
You can’t choose me, you can’t let her go
You keep standing in the middle of the road
I’m not waiting while you replay the past
If your heart is broken, don’t make mine the glass
You can call me tomorrow, you can call me tonight
But I won’t be your maybe just to make you feel alright
You can’t choose me, and I finally know
Love can’t grow where you’re afraid to let it show
[Outro]
You can’t choose me
So I choose to go