I'm mostly just shy.

I can still get nervous
when I talk to you
even though we've dated
for a year or two
every time I stare
I notice something new
and abandon all hopes
of impressing you
I struggle with words
that I've always known
I get self-conscious of my voice
on the telephone
you tell me how you love me
every night before bed
and I turn out the lights
as my face turns red

sometimes it's hard to stay still
when you're moving close to me
my eyes they open wider
more color in my cheeks
I'm usually so pale
until you mess with my heartbeat
you turn me red
turning red
I'm turning red

my hands still get sweaty
when you're holding them
my clothes feel kind of tight
although I'm sure they fit
when we go out at night
sometimes I wish we'd stayed in
I feel like everyone is thinking
what's she doing with him?

every date feels like
the first one
and I can't wait 'til we meet
kick my feet under the table
when we sit down to eat
I don't know how to ask you
will you come home with me?
I'm turning red
turning red
I'm turning red

sometimes it's hard to stay still
when you're moving close to me
my eyes they open wider
more color in my cheeks
I'm usually so pale
until you mess with my heartbeat
I'm turning red
turning red
I'm turning red

I love it when you're playful
you tease me constantly
you're surprisingly insightful
when you embarrass me
and you can feel safe
in my arms
but safe's not what I need
you turn me red
turning red
I'm turning red

Turning Red by Dntel