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Track 06 · Loud Hearts & Broken Fingernails

Emotionally Available* (*Terms Apply)

Verse 1

I've done some work, I've read some books,
I've learned to talk about the way I feel.
I know that "fine" is not an answer,
And apparently emotions can be real.
I can listen without fixing things,
I can even say when I'm afraid.
I'm emotionally available now...
Certain restrictions may apply.

Pre-Chorus

I've grown a lot, I've come so far,
I know exactly who I am.
I'm ready for a grown-up love...
Within the limits of the plan.

Chorus

I'm emotionally available... terms apply,
I'll tell you what I'm feeling if you give me time.
I'm open, I'm honest, I'm ready to try,
Just don't ask too many questions after half past nine.
I've torn down the walls... well, most of them anyway,
There's a load-bearing one that has to stay.
I'm emotionally available...
Terms apply.

Verse 2

I know my attachment style these days,
Though I preferred it when I didn't know.
I've learned to recognise my triggers,
Mostly just before I have to go.
I won't disappear when things get serious,
Or manufacture reasons we should fight.
But if you say, "We need to talk"...
Could we maybe not do that tonight?

Pre-Chorus

I'm self-aware, I've done the maths,
I've faced some uncomfortable facts.
I'm ready now to give my heart...
No refunds, guarantees or cash back.

Chorus

I'm emotionally available... terms apply,
I'll tell you what I'm feeling if you give me time.
I'm open, I'm honest, I'm ready to try,
Just don't ask too many questions after half past nine.
I've torn down the walls... well, most of them anyway,
There's a load-bearing one that has to stay.
I'm emotionally available...
Terms apply.

Bridge

Previous damage may affect performance,
Results may vary from man to man.
Some baggage comes as standard,
Please read the label if you can.
May contain traces of ex-girlfriends,
Bad decisions and wounded pride.
But underneath the small print...
There's still something good inside.
I'm not saying I'm perfect.
I'm saying I'm improved.
Some features have been discontinued.
Others barely moved.

<guitar solo>

Final Chorus

I'm emotionally available... terms apply,
But I'm getting slightly better at explaining why.
I'm open, I'm honest, I'm willing to try,
And I might even stay when every instinct says goodbye.
I've torn down the walls... well, most of them anyway,
And maybe one or two more come down someday.
I'm emotionally available...
Emotionally available...
Terms apply.