The Chase
Yana Lyrics

I like it when my heart beats fast
I enjoy the excitement and uncertainty of not knowing what's going to happen

′Cause I don't know the answers
Because I don't have all the information or control over the situation

Don′t text back
Don't respond to my messages, at least not when it's convenient for me

At least not when it matters
Only respond when it's important or necessary

Make me work, I like it when you make me work
Challenge me and require effort and persistence, because I find it stimulating and rewarding

And I don't care if this long term, long term
I'm not concerned whether this will last forever or not

I just wanna feel this slow burn, slow burn
I want to experience the gradual build-up of attraction and emotions

Even for a little bit, just for a little bit
Even if it's just for a short while

I can't stand when love is given right away
I don't like it when someone becomes too attached or shows too much affection too quickly

I need to feel the pain
I want to go through the ups and downs and feel the intensity of emotions

I love the chase
I enjoy pursuing and being pursued, the excitement of uncertainty and challenge

And it doesn′t, yeah it doesn′t
And it doesn't matter

Matter if we get to the end of the race
Whether we end up together or not is not the most important thing

Yeah I know babe, that it sounds strange
I'm aware that it might seem unusual or counter-intuitive

But I won't want you to stay
But I won't want you to become too attached or clingy

Once you feel for me
Once you develop strong feelings for me

I′ll run away, run away from love
I will distance myself and avoid getting too close or committed

Mmm, lo-lo-love, love
The feeling of love and affection

I'll run away, run away from love
I will leave and end the romantic pursuit

I don′t wanna feel like this
I don't want to be overwhelmed by emotions or attachment

But I'm just being honest
But I'm telling you the truth

Can′t resist the one who doesn't want it
I'm attracted to people who are not overly interested or invested

Yeah I'll fight, I like it when you make me fight
I will not give up easily, and I find it exciting and motivating when someone challenges me

But the minute that you show me, show me
But as soon as you reveal or express your true feelings or intentions

That you wanna get to know me, know me
That you want to establish a deeper connection or relationship with me

I′ll be runnin′ out the back door
I will try to escape or avoid the situation

You won't see me anymore (you won′t see me anymore)
I will end any further interaction or contact

I'm sorry that I have to tell you
I regret having to say this

That this is the way it is babe
That this is how I feel and what I want

You gotta let me go, go
You need to accept and respect my decision to end things and move on