Couldn't I Just Tell You

Keep your head and everything will be cool

You didn't have to make me feel like a fool

When I try to say, I feel the way that I do

I want to talk with you

And make it loud and clear

Though you don't care to hear

But couldn't I just tell you the way I feel?

I can't keep it bottled up inside

And could we pretend that it's no big deal

And there's really nothing left to hide?

Something sure doesn't seem right to me

When you can turn your back whenever you please

And you stroll away, calmly bid me adieu

Why can't I talk with you?

And put it in your ear

Though you don't care to hear

But couldn't I just tell you the way I feel?

I can't keep it bottled up inside

And could we pretend that it's no big deal

And there's really nothing left to hide?

Hear me out, why don't you lend me an ear?

Hear me out, you've got no reason to fear

Hear me out, I'll make it perfectly clear, I love you

I don't come whining with my heart on my sleeve

I'm not a coward if that's what you believe

And I'm not afraid but not ashamed if it's true

I got to talk with you

And then I'll make it clear

Make it clear, make it clear

Couldn't I just tell you the way I feel?

I can't keep it bottled up inside

And could we pretend that it's no big deal

And there's really nothing left to hide?