Choose Me Slowly

I know he's calling too
But listen, let me say mine

First time I saw you the whole room changed
Light hit your face like a movie frame
I see his name light up your phone
You smile, then turn it down low
I'm not mad at the race, I just want my lane
One fair chance before you choose his name
No ring, no claim, no speech to show
I know it's new, so take it slow

He got the big car, he got the loud chain
Rooftop dinner in the champagne rain
But will he hear you when your smile breaks down?

Choose me slowly (slowly)
Let the shine wear off and see
He may buy you flowers
I'll learn how you bloom
Choose me slowly (slowly)
No pressure, take your time
He may take you places
I'll leave the light on for you

Oh-na-na, choose me slowly
Oh-na-na, let me show you

He got designer shoes, I got honest feet
Walking to your door when the times get steep
He got a table where the rich men meet
I got prayers with your name when I fall asleep
I won't throw stones, I won't fight dirty
No bad mouth just to make me worthy
Real love don't grow in a single night
Let me be the one who's there when the lights go out

He got the weekend trips, he got the cologne
Everybody saying, "Girl, take him home"
But will he guard your peace when the crowd all leaves?

Choose me slowly (slowly)
Let the shine wear off and see
He may buy you flowers
I'll learn how you bloom
Choose me slowly (slowly)
No pressure, take your time
He may take you places
I'll leave the light on for you

If he gives you diamonds (can he give you peace?)
If he gives the city (can he give you sleep?)
I don't want to win you like a prize on display
I want the real you when the make-up fades

Choose me slowly (slowly)
Let the shine wear off and see
He may buy you flowers
I'll learn how you bloom
Choose me slowly (slowly)
No pressure, take your time
Choose the one who chooses you
Every single day

Oh-na-na, choose me slowly