### **(Verse 1)**
You say it like it’s a disclaimer,
Like, *“Just so we’re clear—”*
*I care about you,*
Not love. God, no. Don’t be weird.
You say it fast, like it might bite,
Like love’s a lawsuit you’ll invite.
I nod like, *“Yeah, totally fair,”*
While mentally going *okay then???*
*(background, dry & amused)*
— *oh.*
— *that’s what we’re doing?*
---
### **(Pre-Chorus)**
You hug me like it’s a loophole,
Too long for friends, too short for more.
You’re allergic to labels, fine, cool—
Just don’t act shocked when I notice.
*(soft echo)*
*I notice.*
Yeah, I notice.
---
### **(Chorus)**
You don’t love me,
You just *care.*
(**care**, **care**)
Huge difference, apparently.
You don’t love me,
You just *care,*
Say it like it’s HR-approved.
*(backup vocals, mock-sincere)*
— *We appreciate you.*
— *Per policy.*
If this is caring, congrats, I guess,
Gold star for emotional finesse.
Yeah, you don’t love me—
You just *care.*
*(beat)*
Relax.
---
### **(Verse 2)**
You get weird when I flirt with strangers,
But swear it’s *“nothing like that.”*
You say, *“I’m not jealous,”*
While side-eyeing every girl I pass.
You text me memes at 1 a.m.,
But dodge feelings like spam.
You’re like, *“I’d die for you,”*
But not emotionally — ew.
*(background, whispered)*
— boundaries.
— so healthy.
---
### **(Pre-Chorus)**
You say love ruins friendships,
Funny how this is going great.
I’m not asking for a wedding,
Just maybe… consistency?
*(echo, slightly unhinged)*
*Just maybe.*
---
### **(Chorus)**
You don’t love me,
You just *care.*
(**care**, **care**)
Say it slow so I don’t mishear.
You don’t love me,
You just *care,*
Like that clears the atmosphere.
*(backup vocals, teasing)*
— *Crystal clear.*
— *Super healthy.*
If caring means mixed signals daily,
Then wow, you’re doing amazing, sweetie.
Yeah, you don’t love me—
You just *care.*
---
### **(Bridge — talking, half-laughing, spiraling-but-funny)**
No, it’s fine.
I get it.
Love is scary, feelings are cringe,
Vulnerability is illegal.
We’re adults.
This is normal.
Totally normal.
*(quiet background chant)*
— *normal.*
— *normal.*
I’m not spiraling —
I’m *vibing.*
*(beat drops out for half a second)*
---
### **(Final Chorus — bigger, stacked vocals)**
You don’t love me,
You just *care,*
And honestly? That tracks.
You don’t love me,
You just *care,*
Like a friend with benefits — emotionally.
*(backup vocals, layered)*
— *emotionally.*
— *allegedly.*
If this is your version of deep,
I respect the commitment to the bit.
Yeah, you don’t love me—
You just *care.*
*(last word, deadpan)*
Sure.
---
(Outro — stripped back, almost whispered)
Say it again if it helps you sleep.
I care about you.
Cool.
Same.
CharmedX
