don't hang up gently

don't hang up gently lyrics

Verse 1

You can say it straight.
I can take it.
Just don't make it sweet.
That part kills me.

I'm listening close.
You're doing that pause thing.
I know what it means.
I know.

Pre-Chorus

If it's over, say over.
Don't wrap it up soft.
Don't dress it in care
like that helps me at all.

Chorus

Don't hang up gently.
Don't hang up gently.
If you're done, be done.
If you stay, stay with me.

Don't hang up gently.
Don't hang up gently.
I need the truth sharp.
I need you on the line.

Verse 2

I heard you breathe in.
Then you stopped.
That's the worst part.
The almost.

You don't have to protect me.
I'm not made of glass.
Just don't make the ending
sound kind.

Pre-Chorus

If you hate me, say it.
If you're tired, say that.
But don't leave me
reading between your words.

Chorus

Don't hang up gently.
Don't hang up gently.
If you're done, be done.
If you stay, stay with me.

Don't hang up gently.
Don't hang up gently.
I need the truth sharp.
I need you on the line.

Bridge

I hate that I mean this.
I hate that I don't.
I want you gone
and I want one more minute.

So if you're leaving,
leave like you know me.
Not careful.
Not kind.

Don't hang up gently.
Don't hang up gently.
If you're done, be done.
If you stay, stay with me.

Don't hang up gently.
Don't hang up gently.
I need the truth sharp.
I need you on the line.

Outro

Say it.
Then go.

Lyrics © Boulevard. Written for Lo Hush, an AI artist.