Couldn't I Just Tell You

I'm not a coward if that's what you believe
I can't keep it bottled up inside

And make it loud and clear

And there's really nothing left to hide?
I want to talk with you
I got to talk with you
I don't come whining with my heart on my sleeve
Couldn't I just tell you the way I feel?

I can't keep it bottled up inside
But couldn't I just tell you the way I feel?
And put it in your ear
Though you don't care to hear
Make it clear, make it clear
Why can't I talk with you?
And then I'll make it clear
Hear me out, I'll make it perfectly clear, I love you
Hear me out, why don't you lend me an ear?

And could we pretend that it's no big deal
And I'm not afraid but not ashamed if it's true

And could we pretend that it's no big deal
And there's really nothing left to hide?
I can't keep it bottled up inside
When I try to say, I feel the way that I do
And you stroll away, calmly bid me adieu

And could we pretend that it's no big deal
But couldn't I just tell you the way I feel?
Something sure doesn't seem right to me
Hear me out, you've got no reason to fear

When you can turn your back whenever you please

Though you don't care to hear