(Verse 1)
You walked in with that “I own the room” kind of stride
With a pocket full of secrets you don’t even try to hide.
You asked if I was lonely, I told you I was fine
But we both know that “fine” is just a thin and crooked line.
Now you’re reaching for my hand, pulling me into the dark
And I’m just a dry forest waiting for your spark.
(Pre-Chorus)
I should be the one to walk away, I should be the one to run
But you’ve got a way of making “wrong” look like the only fun.
My head is screaming “stop it,” but my heart has lost its tongue
I’m breathing in the smoke before the song is even sung.
(Chorus)
So I just say, “Yes, baby,” to the ghost of a chance
I’m stepping off the edge for a one-second dance.
You can take my pride, you can take my breath
I’m choosing the fever, I’m choosing the depth.
If you’re the storm that’s gonna drive me crazy
I’m standing here waiting…
Just saying, “Yes, baby.”
(Verse 2)
You’re a master of the “maybe,” a king of the “we’ll see”
But you’re the only person who feels like home to me.
You’re a “visitor” who stays until the coffee’s getting cold
Then you’re looking for a story that hasn’t yet been told.
But I’m a soldier for the habit, I’m a martyr for the thrill
I’m the only one left standing on this lonely, silent hill.
(Bridge)
(Vocals build to a powerful, raspy belt; strings swell to a crescendo)
It’s a beautiful surrender! It’s a holy kind of “yes”!
I’m tired of the “no” and I’m tired of the guess!
Whatever you want, whatever you need
I’m the soil for your garden, I’m the water for your seed!
Give me the wreckage, give me the blame—
I’ll go down in the glory of your name!
(Chorus)
Yeah, I just say, “Yes, baby,” to the ghost of a chance
I’m stepping off the edge for a one-second dance.
You can take my pride, you can take my breath
I’m choosing the fever, I’m choosing the depth.
If you’re the storm that’s gonna drive me crazy
I’m standing here waiting…
Just saying, “Yes, baby.”
(Outro)
(Music drops to a soft, lingering piano)
Yes, baby.
(Whatever you want)
Yes, baby.
(I’m still here)
I’m still on the hill…
Just say the word.
Yes.
(Final piano note decays into a long, haunting reverb)
SPIRO Madison – YES BABY (Lyrics)