Lyrics

Verse:
Everything you've ever said
is bookmarked here inside my head.
I can't forget, even if I want to.
Some passing comment, one remark
can warm my soul or pierce my heart.
I can't predict the weapon that you'll choose.

Chorus:
Silk or steel you can soothe me or wound me.
Silk or steel you console me or put a hole in me.
You use your words to reel me in or make me hurt.
Silk or steel, in the end, I yield.

Verse:
What you say and what I hear
might not be the same my dear.
But it still stings, regardless of intention.
You'll rub salt into my wounds
Then kiss them clean, say "I love you"
The battle's done, and once again you've won.

Chorus:

Bridge:
Coz you exhaust me like nobody else can.
You'll take my thoughts and twist them round
make me feel like I've let you down.
I try to argue but that's when you back off.
you'll promise me that things will change
say what you need to say to placate me...

Chorus:
Silk or steel you can soothe me or wound me.
Silk or steel you console me or put a hole in me.
You use your words to reel me in or make me hurt.
Silk or steel, this time I won't yield