Take It Or Leave It
Paul Chin Lyrics

Take it or leave it
I am putting everything on the table right now, so you can either take it or leave it.

Be mindful, my feelings are on the table now
I am being vulnerable and sharing my true feelings with you, so please be respectful of that.

I’m trying this new thing
I am trying to communicate more honestly and openly in our relationship.

Where I say what I’m meaning
I am making an effort to be clear and direct in my communication, so that there is no confusion or misunderstandings.

Please don’t shut me out
I am asking you to be receptive to what I am saying and not shut down or push me away.

We can have a conversation
Let's have a discussion and listen to each other's perspectives.

Maybe you’ll go first
I am open to hearing your thoughts and feelings first, if that would make you more comfortable.

I know sometimes I keep you waiting
I acknowledge that sometimes I may take my time to open up or express myself fully.

When I can’t find the words
There may be times when it's difficult for me to articulate my thoughts and feelings.

I know that you are always patient
I appreciate your patience and understanding when I struggle to communicate.

When I’m up inside my head
There are occasions when I get lost in my thoughts and feelings and have trouble expressing them.

I wanna thank you, and remind you that
I want to express gratitude for your support and for always being there for me when I need it.

What you’re seeing is what you get
I am being completely honest and transparent with you - what you see is what you get.

What I’m saying is what I meant
I stand by everything I say and truly mean what I express to you.

Said you wanted all of me
You have expressed a desire for me to be fully open and honest with you.

Well this is all of me
I am giving you my all and being fully authentic in our relationship.

What I’m feeling is what I feel
My emotions are real and valid, and I am not afraid to express them to you.

Might be nervous but it’s so real
I may be feeling anxious or scared, but my feelings for you are genuine and authentic.

But this is all of me
I am holding nothing back and am presenting myself to you fully and completely.

Guessing and stressing is
Trying to guess or read between the lines in our relationship is no longer helpful.

No longer the best thing for you and me right now
It's time for us to move past any uncertainty and have an honest conversation about our relationship.

I know I don’t like games
I prefer to be straightforward and communicate honestly, without any manipulation or mind games.

So I need to just refrain
I recognize the importance of withholding any unnecessary or harmful comments, and will focus on being constructive in my communication with you.

And really let it out
I need to express my emotions and thoughts openly and honestly with you, without holding back or feeling ashamed.

You know I’m opinionated
I have my own opinions and views on certain things, and I am not afraid to express them to you.

My feelings I won’t hide
I will not repress or hide my emotions from you, and will share them openly and honestly.

I love the way you make me laugh, make me smile
I appreciate the positive impact you have on my life and the joy you bring me.

But I get serious sometimes
Even though we have fun together, there are times when I need to tackle more serious topics in our relationship.

I know it can be complicated
Our relationship may not always be simple, but I am willing to work through any challenges that arise.

And it’s not just in my head
There may be external factors that make our relationship complicated or challenging at times.

Said you wanted all of me
You have expressed a desire for me to be fully open and honest with you.

But this is all of me
I am giving you my all and being fully authentic in our relationship.

So I’ll give you all of me
I am committed to being completely honest and open with you in our relationship.

And I know I’ve taken my time
I am aware that it has taken me some time to open up and communicate fully in our relationship.

But you’ve given me all I need
Your patience and support have allowed me to feel safe and comfortable enough to share my true self with you.

And I’mma be straight this time
I am determined to be honest and direct with you moving forward.

Cause I know you belong with me
I believe that you and I are meant to be together and want to make our relationship work.

But I can’t read your mind
I cannot know what you are thinking or feeling unless you express it to me directly.

So just tell me honestly
Please be honest with me and open about your thoughts and feelings, so that we can move forward together.

If you’re with me can you accept
I want to make sure that you accept and are comfortable with all aspects of me and our relationship.

I’ve been hurt, that’s why I protect
I may be cautious or guarded in our relationship due to past hurts or traumas.

Parts of myself that I’ll give to you
I am willing to open up and share vulnerable parts of myself with you, but it may take time and patience.

I want you to trust me with your heart too
I hope that you will also feel comfortable opening up and being vulnerable with me, so that we can build trust and intimacy in our relationship.