Dead Giveaway
Shalamar Lyrics

How long you gonna carry on
For how much time are you planning to continue this act

This one on one charade
This game of pretending in our personal relationship

Let's don't and then say we did
Let's not actually do it but lie that we did

That's the game you like to play.
That's an act you enjoy doing

We've been through this so many times
We have already faced this situation multiple times

The end results always the same
Outcome is still the same every time

I always end up complaining
It is me every time, who complains in the end

When I've got myself to blame.
Despite that, I have to hold myself accountable

You're just a dead giveaway
You give off signs that reveal your true intentions

You'd think I'd learn to handle this by now
One would expect me to cope with this better by now

Girl you can't deny it
Lady, you cannot refuse to accept it

(Even though you try)
(Even if you attempt to)

You keep trying to hide it
You make all attempts to conceal it

(Baby we know why).
(My dear, we know the reason)

I get a call about 2am
I receive a call around two in the morning

Saying you don't want to be alone
It says you don't wish to be by yourself

Now I'm tired and half asleep
Currently, I'm exhausted and barely conscious

But emotions are just a little too strong.
However, I am still overwhelmed by my feelings

I figure that I'd call your bluff
I believe I'll call you on your incorrect belief

Cause you want me to come on by
Because that is what you secretly desire

Girl you know it's your love I've always wanted
Ma’am, you are aware that I always aspired to have your affection

And this time I won't be denied.
This time, I won't be rejected

Girl you want me like I want you
Lady, you want me as much as I desire you

You're scared but you won't admit it
You're apprehensive but aren't willing to confess

But tonight you're committed
However, tonight you're resolute

Cause you're just a dead giveaway.
Because you provide an obvious indication of your intentions

You're not that naive girl
You are not an innocent lady

(I'm finding out)
(I am discovering it)

Is playing deciever
Instead, you are a deceptive player

(What you're all about).
(That's your whole identity)

Well now that you're serious
Now that you are sincere

It's time to take off that disguise
It's time to remove that facade

You want more that mental stimulation
You yearn for more than intellectual challenge

I can see it in your eyes.
It's in your eyes, and I can perceive it

For years I've been your analyst
I've been analyzing you for years

I've been as patient as I've been kind
I remained composed and generous

For years you've played off believing
For years, you assumed falsely

That I loved you for only your mind.
That I only loved you for your intellect.

I can tell by the look in your eye
I can sense it from the way you look at me

That you're a dead giveaway.
That you are an obvious signal of your intentions.

I'm finding out
I'm starting to learn

What you're all about.
What kind of person you truly are.

You're just a dead giveaway.
You make it quite apparent.