[Verse 1]
You keep circlin’ the same old gate
Sayin’ maybe, maybe, maybe late
Mud on your boots, smoke in your grin
Still never tell me what’s chokin’ you in
You bite your tongue, then bite it again
Spit half a truth, then hide where it went
I can read the shake in your jaw
You’re carryin’ somethin’ you won’t let fall
[Pre-Chorus]
Come on, mate
Don’t drag it out
If it’s in your chest
Let it out, let it out
[Chorus]
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Say it straight, say it now
Don’t dance on the edge of the sound
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
One hard truth cuts clean
Better than a lie dressed sweet
[Verse 2]
You got a hand on the fence all day
Lookin’ at the road like it might explain
Dust on the ute and a cracked-up screen
Messages stacked where your name should be
I’ve seen you laugh when the room runs cold
I’ve seen you fold when you almost told
If you want out, then say the word
I’m tired of hearin’ what’s never heard
[Pre-Chorus]
Come on, mate
Don’t drag it out
If it’s in your chest
Let it out, let it out
[Chorus]
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Say it straight, say it now
Don’t dance on the edge of the sound
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
One hard truth cuts clean
Better than a lie dressed sweet
[Bridge]
Half the room’s gone quiet now
I can feel that weight come down
If you’re scared, I get it
But don’t let it rot
One word
That’s all
One word
Then it’s done
[Final Chorus]
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Say it straight, say it now
Don’t dance on the edge of the sound
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
One hard truth cuts clean
Better than a lie dressed sweet
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Stop beatin’ around the bush
Say it straight, say it now
Don’t dance on the edge of the sound