Say It Twice
Alex Wilson
Description
A deeply intimate pop ballad about the fragile, breathless moments of early love and the vulnerability of saying 'I love you' for the first time. It captures the small, everyday details that become monumental when shared with someone special, building from a quiet piano melody to a cinematic, emotionally resonant climax.
Lyrics
Thursday, 1:17, hallway light half-gold, Your hoodie on my chair like it knew where to go. Takeout on the floor, playlist on low, We laughed at every photo we’ll never post. You traced my chipped nail with a thumb on my knee, Said, “keep the mess—leave the ring light be.” I rolled my eyes like I always do, But my hands were shaking just telling the truth. You said it once—my world went quiet, Keys on the table stopped their riot. Street outside held its breath like a choir, I swear the city dimmed its wires. You said it once—my name changed color, Everything tilted, softer, brighter. Heart in my throat like a blinking light— You said it once… I said, “say it twice.” Sunday, coffee on the sill, steam on the glass, Mascara on your towel and we both laughed. I tried to make a joke, you didn’t blink— Just “leave it there, it looks good on my sink.” You turned your phone face down, forehead to mine, Said, “take the picture, but keep it offline.” I’m used to exits, practiced goodbyes, You touched my laugh like a prayer and replied— You said it once—my world went quiet, All of my armor chose not to fight it. Traffic lights paused like they knew our timing, Every excuse slipped off its lining. You said it once—my name changed color, Everything honest, nothing lighter. Heart in my throat like a blinking light— You said it once… I said, “say it twice.” (Bridge) If I break, will you hold the pieces? If I stay, will the noise recede? I love you. (silence) I whispered, say it twice. [Key change] You said it twice—now the room’s in color, Every shadow stepping back to wonder. City lights echo what your mouth decided, Oh my—every star just sided. You said it twice—now my chest is lighter, I write it down so the moment’s wider. Hands on my face, both of us smiling wide— You said it twice… and the rest felt right. Hold that note; let the kettle sigh. “Don’t move,” you said. I said, “I’ll try.” (Outro) You said it twice... (fade)