SHY
Leon Bridges Lyrics

Staring at the ceiling
Being lost in deep thoughts and emotions, contemplating about something that has been bothering him.

Hearts and records spinning, round (mmm)
The feeling of being overwhelmed and consumed by the love he has been feeling which is making his heart ache and head spin.

I've been, loving with no meaning
He has been giving his heart and love to someone without any true purpose or direction, which has left him feeling lost and unsure.

Running from a feeling, that
Trying to escape from the feeling of love that he has been experiencing towards someone.

You know that I want you
The person he is talking to is aware that he wants to be with them and start a meaningful relationship.

Mmm, don't get me started at this time of night
He is reluctant to discuss his feelings and emotions further, especially at this late hour when he may be more vulnerable to revealing too much.

Hard to keep my guard up and the feeling's right
He is struggling to keep his defenses up because he knows that there is a strong connection between him and the person he is talking to.

I don't need nobody but for you I might
He is content with being alone, but he is willing to make an exception for the person he is interested in.

And all that want is you
All he wants is to be with the person he is talking to and build a meaningful relationship with them.

Met you back in August
He remembers when he first met the person he is talking to, and it has left a lasting impression on him.

Thought you were standoffish, coy (mmm)
Initially, he thought the person he is talking to was unapproachable and shy themselves.

But you don't have to try
He sees through any attempts the person he is talking to makes in keeping up appearances, and encourages them to be themselves around him.

I'll read between your lines (ohh)
He is perceptive and can pick up on subtle hints and emotions expressed by the person he is talking to.

'Cause darling I want you
He is expressing his desire to be with the person he is talking to, calling them 'darling' to show his affection.

You ain't gonna hide who you are tonight
He is encouraging the person he is talking to to be themselves and show their true colors without any pretenses or reservations.

No, take your time
He is encouraging the person he is talking to to take their time and be comfortable in their own skin, without any pressure or rush.

We can move slow, with your hips on mine
He is suggesting a sensual and intimate dance, emphasizing the physical and emotional connection between them.

Hey, you're so shy
He acknowledges the shyness of the person he is talking to, and reassures them that it's nothing to be embarrassed about or ashamed of.

Won't you come 'round here and waste my time
He is willing to spend his time with the person he is talking to, even if it means just being together and not necessarily doing anything productive or tangible.

'Cause all that I want is you
He reiterates his desire to be with the person he is talking to, emphasizing that everything else is secondary to this goal.

And I'm not quite sober
He is not completely sober, either intoxicated or emotionally vulnerable, further highlighting the depth of his feelings.

Maybe tonight, baby
He is suggesting that tonight may be the night where they finally give in to their mutual desires and start a relationship.

You can be shy, with me
He reassures the person he is talking to that they can be themselves around him, even if they are naturally shy or reserved.