Talk to Me Nice

Baby, we need to talk
Ah-ah, should I be afraid
No. Just sit down and listen
Okay… but please, no courtroom today

When I say I'm tired, don't say, "Me too"
I know you're tired, but I'm talking to you
Don't check your phone, don't turn away
Give me five minutes of your heart today

I'm not looking for a fight tonight
I just want to feel that we're alright
If something is heavy, let it come outside
A problem shared is a problem we can divide

When I come home quiet, don't assume the worst
Sometimes a man needs to remove the dust
But I'll tell you clearly, "I need some time"
I won't make you guess what is on my mind

No silent treatment, no coded attack
No bringing old mistakes when we're discussing today
If I hurt you, baby, tell me what I did
Don't hide the pain behind a "nothing" and a grin

Say what you mean, but say it with grace
No throwing sharp words in a soft embrace
We're on the same side, remember the truth
The goal is not winning—the goal is me and you

Talk to me nice, talk to me true
Tell me what hurts, I'll listen to you
No shouting match, no running away
We can solve it before it grows into yesterday

Talk to me nice, speak with love
Soft words can heal what pride has crushed
No be enemy, I be your own
Talk to me nice, let's come back home

Ask me a question before you decide
Don't read my mind from the look in my eyes
If I say, "I need help," don't wait for a sign
Love is also noticing the little things on time

And when we disagree, don't shame my name
Don't tell your friends every detail of our pain
Some matters need prayer, some need advice
But wisdom means knowing what stays inside

If we need a break, let's agree on the time
No disappearing for three days and calling it fine
Take a little space, then come back and repair
Distance can cool us, but love must still be there

No "you always," no "you never" again
Those two little phrases have started too many wars, my friend
Bring the real issue, leave the insult behind
We can challenge the problem without attacking the mind

Say what you mean, but say it with grace
No throwing sharp words in a soft embrace
We're on the same side, remember the truth
The goal is not winning—the goal is me and you

Talk to me nice, talk to me true
Tell me what hurts, I'll listen to you
No shouting match, no running away
We can solve it before it grows into yesterday

Talk to me nice, speak with love
Soft words can heal what pride has crushed
No be enemy, I be your own
Talk to me nice, let's come back home

Listen before you answer
Ask before you assume
Correct without dishonor
Make space inside the room

Pray before the anger
Pause before the reply
Tell the truth with kindness
And never use love to lie

Mo fẹ́ kí o gbọ́ mi
I hear you, my baby
Mo fẹ́ kí o mọ̀ mí
I'll try to understand you daily

Talk to me nice, talk to me true
Tell me what hurts, I'll listen to you
No shouting match, no running away
We can solve it before it grows into yesterday

Talk to me nice, speak with love
Soft words can heal what pride has crushed
No be enemy, I be your own
Talk to me nice, let's come back home

No silent war
No hidden pain
We talk, we listen
We choose love again

Talk to me nice
Talk to me true
I'm still your person
I'm still with you