YOU FIRST

You came a little closer,

I forgot what I was gonna say.

You smiled and looked away,

like you were waiting anyway.

I could hear the traffic

through the window by your bed.

I had it all worked out,

then you said,

“You first.” I laughed,

“No, you.”

For a minute that was all

we

could do.

You first, come on,

you first. I've been holding this

for longer than it hurts.

You first, just give me one word.

I don't need it perfect.

I just wanna hear it from you.

Your hand was on the table,

close enough to touch my own.

We talked about the weather,

anything to leave it alone.

Then you said my name

a little softer than before.

I looked up,

and I knew

we couldn't do this anymore.

“You first.” “No,

you.”

You smiled

like you already knew.

You first, come on,

you first. I've been holding this

for longer than it hurts.

You first, say whatever comes.

I don't need it perfect.

I just wanna hear it from you.

Maybe it comes out

too fast.

Maybe I lose

my

nerve.

Maybe you laugh.

Maybe it works.

Maybe there isn't

a better way through.

So... I want you.

There. Now you.

You first—

no, wait. This time,

I'll

go. I've been hiding behind

every word I know.

You first was easier to say.

But I want you.

I want

you. Stay. (ooh, stay with me)

Now you.

(now you)