[Verse 1] I parked by the laundromat glow Rain on the dash, moving slow You sat there twisting your ring Like it knew what my mouth couldn't sing I wore my pride like a coat But it got heavy in my throat Now the whole block's holding its breath 'Cause I'm one step from saying it [Pre-Chorus] I been too quiet Too damn guarded You kept the door cracked I kept my heart hard But tonight, baby I got no defense If I don't tell you I might regret this [Chorus] I need you close I need you real I need you to know What I can't conceal It's on my tongue It's in my chest Baby, I love you I confess (I confess) [Verse 2] I know I missed your birthday call Sent a text and prayed it would do it all You still came through with that same soft face Like you could forgive before I gave And I seen myself in the glass All my excuses, all my past I was acting tough for a scene But you were never fooled by me [Pre-Chorus] I been too proud Too slow to bend You kept the light on At the end of the end So hear me now While my hands still shake I'm done pretending I'm wide awake [Chorus] I need you close I need you real I need you to know What I can't conceal It's on my tongue It's in my chest Baby, I love you I confess (I confess) [Bridge] If you want truth, here's truth I was scared of needing you Scared I'd give you all my flaws And you'd still know where I went wrong But look at me now Barefoot in the mess No more hiding No more half-said yes [Chorus] I need you close I need you real I need you to know What I can't conceal It's on my tongue It's in my chest Baby, I love you I confess (I confess) [Outro] So if you stay, I stay If you leave, I won't pretend But I had to tell you, baby Before this night could end