Don’t love me soft

I don't cry like I used to, I learned how to lock it inside

Smile wide when they ask me, how you been, I lie

I've been carrying damage, like it's just part of my name

If loving me's too heavy, you don't have to stay

I'm not easy, I know, I come with scars you can't hide

But if you want my heart, you better mean it this time

Don't love me soft, don't say you won't leave if you might

Don't hold my hand, then disappear in the night

If you're gonna break me, do it honest, do it clean

But if you stay, stay fooling, love me hard or let me be

I've been the girl they save for later, then forget when things get real

I give everything I have even when I'm running on empty still

I don't need perfect promises or someone who pretends

I just want a love that doesn't leave when it gets intense

I've been strong for too long, I'm tired of standing alone

So if you step into my world, make it feel like home

Don't love me soft, don't say forever like a lie

Don't kiss my lips if you're already halfway goodbye

If you're gonna hurt me, say it before I bleed

But if you stay, stay fooling, love me hard or let me be

I'm not broken, just one thing

I don't need fixing, I need someone who won't give in

Don't love me soft, I've had enough of no emotions

Don't choose me if I'm just a moment to you

I'm not asking for perfect, just something real, something true

Love me hard or don't love me at all