what's that you said, i wasn't listening
tell me again, what were you saying
i won't misunderstand, i want to be clear, i want to know your plan

speak softly, softly, whisper in my ear
tell me what you want me to hear


and i might comprehend, though sometimes your words
they surround me and drown me
or i might just pretend

turn up my senses and turn down my defenses
speak softly, softly, whisper in my ear
tell me what you want me to hear


tell me, tell me everything, show me the peace that it brings you
and in the calm of morning let me hear you singing, yeah

you know i want to hear you singing, yeah