[Chorus]
Say it first
Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me
I need words, use your words to love me actively
Act as if you're actually attracted to me
Say it first, baby girl, say it first

[Verse 1]
Oh every time the sun sets
And the clouds turn purple by the waterfront
I want to be closer to you
What's a boy in love supposed to be doing now?
Well how do you love me? Let me count the ways
Counting up the days since I told you
That I want to be close, to be closer to you
What's a boy in love supposed, supposed to be doing
When you won't say it first?

[Chorus]
Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me
I need words, use your words to love me actively
Act as if you're actually attracted to me
Say it first, baby girl, say it first

[Verse 2]
Baby, I'm a black hole
We can't stop fighting now 'cause you're a punk
But I love to lock antlers with you
Stare me down, frown, well I don't answer to you
Loving you requires ammunition
Well can you listen or are you deaf?
'Cause I love to speak sweetly to you
And tell you how it feels to be completely for you
But you still won't say it first

[Bridge]
Oh it's not my fault
The stupid phrase never stays in my mouth
I smuggle you hugs while you're working
But I'm hurting, 'cause you won't say it first

[Chorus]
Don't just say it, don't just say it back to me
'Cause I need words, use your words to love me actively
Act as if you're actually trying to smash with me
Say it first, baby girl, say it first