Love Me Loud

[Verse 1]
I learn the angle of your eyes
Before I tell you what I want
I make a bright thing of myself
Then wait to see if you respond
One more laugh, one more yes
One more reason I can stay
I keep collecting little proofs
That I am wanted for a day

[Pre-Chorus]
Say it plain, say it again
I turn a sentence into medicine
But every sweet approval fades
And I’m back asking you to say—

[Chorus]
Love me loud, love me now
Tell me I’m the one you choose
I keep trying to be everything
So there’s nothing left to lose
Love me loud, don’t look away
I need your heart to certify
That I am more than what I give
When I’m afraid you’ll pass me by

[Verse 2]
I watch your face for any change
And change myself before you speak
I turn my wants to easy jokes
Then call the silence something deep

[Pre-Chorus]
Say it plain, say it again
I turn a sentence into medicine

[Chorus]
Love me loud, love me now
Tell me I’m the one you choose
I keep trying to be everything
So there’s nothing left to lose

[Bridge]
If I stop performing, will you stay?
If I’m not dazzling, will you see?
I want to want you without needing
Your affection to make me me

[Final Chorus]
Love me loud, love me now
I’m tired of begging to be chosen
I can want your heart and still be here
When every answer isn’t spoken