Unsaid Out Loud

[pop_rock, pop_punk, alternative_rock, early_2000s, melodic, guitar_driven, mid_tempo, reflective_slightly_edgy, radio_friendly, moderate_energy] [Prompt by ThrumFeed.com] [Verse 1] You say you’re cool but your jaw stays tight Arms crossed like you’re ready to fight You swear nothing’s wrong, then you sigh Like I’m supposed to guess it right You joke it off when it gets too close Change the subject, change the tone I’m standing here, you’re half-way gone Talking like I’m not alone [Pre-Chorus] You look past me when I speak Like the answer’s underneath If you’re waiting for a cue I don’t know what else to do [Chorus] Why do you say it then take it back Turn a straight line into a zigzag I’m not asking for perfection Just stop dodging the question Why does everything feel staged Like you’re playing a part on a bad day If this is you being real with me Why does it sound like a contradiction every time you speak [Verse 2] You act different around your friends Louder voice, different stance Like I’m some detail you forgot When you’re given the chance You tell me I’m overthinking things Then won’t say what you mean You leave gaps in every sentence Like that’s not something I’ll see [Pre-Chorus] You say I read between the lines But you keep erasing mine If it’s all supposed to be fine Why does it feel like I’m behind [Chorus] Why do you say it then take it back Turn a straight line into a zigzag I’m not asking for perfection Just stop dodging the question Why does everything feel staged Like you’re playing a part on a bad day If this is you being real with me Why does it sound like a contradiction every time you speak [Bridge] You’re honest when you don’t try Careless words, no disguise Funny how the truth slips out When you stop watching your mouth [Chorus] Why do you say it then take it back Turn a straight line into a zigzag I’m not asking for perfection Just stop dodging the question Why does everything feel staged Like you’re playing a part on a bad day If this is you being real with me Why does it sound like a contradiction every time you speak [Outro] Say it once and let it land No revisions, no backup plan I’m still here, same as before Just don’t rewrite it when you walk out the door