Say It First

(Intro – soft keys, hushed breath)

mm… just say it…

(Verse 1)

You’re sitting close but your mind’s a mile away,

I hear it in your breathing, every word you don’t say.

We’re dancing on the edge of something deep and real,

But you’re scared of naming all the things you feel.

You touch my arm like you’re checking if I’ll stay,

Half a smile, like you’re lost in yesterday.

I could say it now, but I know your heart—

You want someone brave enough to start.

(Pre-Chorus)

If we take one step, the rest will follow slow…

We both feel it rising, and we both already know…

(Chorus)

But you want me to say it first,

Like the truth don’t already hurt.

We’re holding back the words we rehearse

Every night, every time, till it burns.

If I speak, would you stay?

Or would you walk away?

Baby, we’re already halfway there—

You just need to say it…

Or let me say it first.

(Verse 2)

You laugh it off but your voice cracks on the end,

Acting like you’re fine, but I know you more than friends.

Your eyes give it away long before you do,

And every look you give me says you feel this too.

I’m trying not to rush what we could be,

But the silence keeps on pulling gravity.

Tell me if you’re scared, I’ll hold your fear—

Just don’t make me guess why you’re still here.

(Pre-Chorus)

If we blur this line, will it fall or grow?

All I need is one sign, and I swear I won’t let go…

(Chorus)

But you want me to say it first,

Like the truth don’t already hurt.

We’re holding back the words we rehearse

Every night, every time, till it burns.

If I speak, would you stay?

Or would you walk away?

Baby, we’re already halfway there—

You just need to say it…

Or let me say it first.

(Bridge – soft falsetto layering)

Tell me, tell me—

Are we scared of falling or scared of the light?

Tell me, tell me—

Why we keep pretending this doesn’t feel right?

One of us has to break the curse…

So I’ll say it—

If you want me to say it first.

(Final Chorus – bigger harmonies, emotional lift)

I’ll say it first, if you’re listening,

Let the fear fall, let the truth begin.

We don’t need to run from what we feel tonight—

We’ve been holding on too tight.

Yeah, I’ll say it first…

Only if you let me stay.

Baby, we’re already on our way—

So I’ll break the silence,

And I’ll say it first.

(Outro – fading keys)

mm… say it back… if you want to.