[Verse 1]
You say you miss me when the room gets quiet
Then pull me close like you’re afraid I’ll leave
But when my hand finds yours, you go still
Like my touch is something you can’t believe
[Pre-Chorus]
You keep the key, you keep the plans
You hold my coat, but not my hand
[Chorus]
Do you love me, or need me near?
You ask me to stay, then recoil when I’m here
I can’t keep guessing what your silence means
You want me beside you, but not between
So say it plain, don’t make me choose
Between being wanted and being used
[Verse 2]
We talked about the way you turn away
The little flinch you swear you never make
I watch your face before I reach for you
And hate how much that changes what I do
[Pre-Chorus]
You say it’s complicated, say give it time
But every soft excuse still sounds like goodbye
[Chorus]
Do you love me, or need me near?
You ask me to stay, then recoil when I’m here
I can’t keep guessing what your silence means
You want me beside you, but not between
So say it plain, don’t make me choose
Between being wanted and being used
[Bridge]
I don’t want a promise made from fear
Or a place you offer just to keep me here
If you can’t meet me where I stand
Don’t close your fist around my hand
[Final Chorus]
Do you love me, or need me near?
You ask me to stay, then recoil when I’m here
I can’t keep guessing what your silence means
You want me beside you, but not between
Say it plain, let the truth come through
I deserve more than being useful to you
[Outro]
I deserve more than being useful to you