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Don't want to say something
I am being cautious not to say something that I will later regret

I'll later regret
I intend to avoid saying something that could ruin the relationship

'Cause im not trying to start an argument
I do not want to start an argument with my partner

I can't win
I do not want to engage in an argument where I will end up losing

I'm okay with sleeping on the floor
I am willing to make sacrifices that will not result in negative impacts on the relationship

'Cause im not trying to score
I am not looking to gain advantage in the relationship

In an argument i can't win
I do not want to participate in an argument where I am the loser

On vacation, trips, in bars
In various social gatherings, I sometimes engage in conversations and debates

I'm dumb enough to start
I sometimes start discussions that are too complicated or risky

Discussions bigger than buildings
Sometimes I engage in topics that are more complex and bigger than I can handle

Low blow
It is hurtful when my partner delivers an insult

There's no need to tell me my dinner's getting cold
I do not want to be scolded but instead engage in a productive conversation

All I can do now, get through to her somehow
I want to have a successful conversation without losing my partner

Thought out words take too long to leave my tongue
My thoughts and words are not synchronized, making it difficult to articulate my words adequately

So I wanna take control I wanna say don't talk just listen
I believe that avoiding confrontational conversations is the best approach to our discussions

You pick it up and get over yourself so very quick
You quickly get over any negative impacts of my words, and I do not want that behavior from you

When you tell me i'm a *bleeped*
I do not want to receive insults from you

And I embarrass you in restaurants
I do not want to engage in activities that can compromise our relationship

That leaves no room for dessert
I do not intend to make activities that may result in unpleasantness

You tell me I'm the worst
I get hurt when you deliver hurtful judgment towards me

For just asking what the problem was
I do not want to be judged for showing concern about your well-being

Just go
I sometimes think it is better to avoid situations that can compromise our relationship

They're staring at us like we're a circus show
People around us look at us with judging eyes making uncomfortable situations even more difficult

Just leave
In some difficult situations, it is better to avoid discussing them in public

She said we'll finish this at home
Sometimes it is better to conclude our discussions in a private space

Well I suppose you've heard enough by now
I am assuming that you have enough information about the problem

You wanna tell me I'm the worst
I do not want to receive hurtful judgment from my partner

When my intention is to stitch it up, I stick a knife in first
I sometimes hurt my partner when I have good intentions to solve our problems

I suppose you heard enough words
I am assuming that you listened to the message I was trying to pass

I fix crisis, still I start the fights
I am good at fixing some problems in our relationship, but I often create new ones

It's all so exhausting
Engaging in such situations is emotionally draining and tiresome

I keep talking, talking, talking
I tend to be too talkative and, in some situations, may make the situation worse

What a lover I can be
I believe I am a good lover despite the problems we face in our relationship

And I know its only me
I understand that I am sometimes the cause of most problems we face

Play with words on your plate
I try to use sweet words to make our relationship better

No more talking today
I believe that sometimes it is better to avoid discussing difficult topics

Sit up straight and just take a listen
I believe that listening is key to resolving issues in our relationship