No Need for the Big Speech

You were halfway through a sentence
When your voice began to shake
You were staring at your fingers
Like they'd show you what to say
I could see you building reasons
For a hurt you didn't choose
So I moved a little closer
Made a little room for you

No need for the big speech
You can let the words fall down
I don't need to know the whole thing
To be here with you right now
No need for the big speech
You don't have to make this sound brave

You said everybody tells you
That you're stronger than you know
Now you're tired of being someone
Who can take another blow
I have nothing neat to offer
I have no amazing line
I can sit here through the evening
We can let the clock roll by

No need for the big speech
You can let the words fall down
I don't need to know the whole thing
To be here with you right now
No need for the big speech
You don't have to make this sound brave

No need for the big speech

When you finally asked for water
I was glad to have a job
Something small that I could give you
When I couldn't fix it all

No need for the big speech
You can let the words fall down
I don't need to know the whole thing
To be here with you right now
No need for the big speech
You don't have to make this sound brave

No need for the big speech
I can hear you when you're quiet