Say It First
Love's Silent Echo: Craving Words Unspoken
Lyrics
Say it first
Suggests the importance of initiating verbal expressions of affection.
Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me
Emphasizes the need for genuine and original words of affection, not mere repetitions.
I need words, use your words to love me actively
Requests the use of words to actively convey love, seeking verbal affirmation.
Act as if you're actually attracted to me
Encourages the partner to show genuine attraction through words and actions.
Say it first, baby girl, say it first
Reiterates the importance of the partner expressing affection verbally first.
Oh, every time the sun sets
Describes a scenic moment, perhaps symbolizing romantic opportunities.
And the clouds turn purple by the waterfront
Portrays a picturesque scene with potential romantic significance.
I want to be closer to you
Expresses the desire to be closer to the partner during romantic moments.
What's a boy in love supposed to be doing now?
Poses a rhetorical question about the appropriate actions of a boy in love.
Well how do you love me? Let me count the ways
Ponders about the various ways the partner expresses love.
Counting up the days since I told you
Reflects on the time passed since expressing the desire for closeness.
That I want to be close, to be closer to you
Reiterates the longing to be close to the partner.
What's a boy in love supposed, supposed to be doing
Questions the expected actions of a boy in love.
When you won't say it first?
Expresses frustration when the partner refrains from initiating affection verbally.
Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me
Repeats the importance of genuine verbal expressions of love.
I need words, use your words to love me actively
Reiterates the need for active verbal expressions of love.
Act as if you're actually attracted to me
Encourages the partner to act genuinely attracted through words.
Say it first, baby girl, say it first
Reemphasizes the desire for the partner to initiate verbal expressions of love.
Baby I'm a black hole
Metaphorically refers to oneself as a black hole, possibly indicating emotional intensity.
We can't stop fighting now 'cause you're a punk
Suggests conflicts in the relationship but expresses love for the partner's uniqueness.
But I love to lock antlers with you
Enjoys engaging in arguments or disagreements with the partner.
Stare me down, frown, well I don't answer to you
Asserts independence by not succumbing to the partner's disapproval.
Loving you requires ammunition
States that expressing love requires effort and commitment.
Well can you listen or are you deaf?
Asks if the partner can truly listen or comprehend emotions.
'Cause I love to speak sweetly to you
Expresses a desire to speak affectionately to the partner.
And tell you how it feels to be completely for you
Wants to convey deep emotions and commitment to the partner.
But you still won't say it first
Reiterates the frustration that the partner won't initiate verbal expressions of love.
Oh, it's not my fault
Asserts that the inability to express love verbally is not the speaker's fault.
The stupid phrase never stays in my mouth
Comments on the difficulty of verbalizing affectionate phrases.
I smuggle you hugs while you're working
Mentions affectionate gestures like hugs, despite the partner's silence.
But I'm hurting, 'cause you won't say it first
Expresses emotional pain resulting from the partner's reluctance to say "I love you" first.
Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me
Reiterates the importance of genuine verbal expressions of love.
I need words, use your words to love me actively
Emphasizes the need for active and sincere verbal expressions of love.
Act as if you're actually trying to smash with me
Playfully suggests the desire for physical intimacy with the partner.
Say it first, baby girl, say it first
Reiterates the plea for the partner to initiate verbal expressions of love.
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