white lie

3:12 and your voice sound fragile, You ask if you’re “too much,” I say, “you’re an angel,” Truth sittin’ heavy on the edge of my tongue, But some words hit harder than a loaded gun You say, “Be honest, don’t sugarcoat things,” But honesty sometimes don’t come with wings, Sometimes it crash, sometimes it stings, Sometimes it break little beautiful things So I smooth it out like silk on skin, Tell you you glow when you doubt creepin’ in, You look at me like I’m heaven-sent, I look at you like, “Don’t let this end.” Yeah… I know what the facts might do, And I’d rather carry that weight than you Hook (Melodic R&B) I tell you what you need to hear, not what it is, Touch your face, say “baby, don’t trip,” Voice so sweet, got sugar on my lips, Truth stay quiet when I’m holdin’ your hips I paint it gold when it’s fallin’ apart, Kiss your fears in the dark, in the dark, If I blur a little line for your heart… It’s love, don’t question my part Verse 2 You in the mirror pickin’ fights with yourself, Comparin’ your shine to somebody else, You don’t see the fire, you don’t see the wealth, You just see flaws and it’s bad for your health So I hype you up like you headline tours, Tell you you perfect, you askin’ for more, Truth? Nobody perfect for sure… But why would I open that door? Yeah, I know it’s a gamble, Playin’ God with examples, Switchin’ angles, Turnin’ “almost” into “damn, you flawless.” Maybe I’m wrong, maybe I’m right, Maybe I’m just protectin’ the night, If love a war, I’m winnin’ the fight By keepin’ the peace when I lie Hook (Full, Layered Vocals) I tell you what you need to hear, not what it is, Touch your face, say “baby, don’t trip,” Voice so sweet, got sugar on my lips, Truth stay quiet when I’m holdin’ your hips I paint it gold when it’s fallin’ apart, Kiss your fears in the dark, in the dark, If I blur a little line for your heart… It’s love, don’t question my part Bridge (Soft Drake-style Confession) Yeah… Is it still love if I twist it a bit? If I edit the script so you never feel hit? I know the real might ruin the vibe, So I trade it for peace every time Maybe one day when you stronger inside, I won’t gotta cushion the ride… But tonight? Final Hook (Half-Whispered, Intimate) I tell you what you need to hear, not what it is, Lay you down slow, say “baby, don’t trip,” Voice so sweet, got truth on a leash, Keep it restrained while I kiss your lips I paint it gold when it’s fallin’ apart, Hold you close in the dark, in the dark, If I blur a little line for your heart… It’s love… don’t question my part