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 Oh every time the sun sets 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 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? 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 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 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 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