Lyrics

Listen To The Message Not The Tone--Version 2
©Schantell Wharton, Akrofi Koram

Verse 1)
Just wanted to chat, a question to share
A laugh or a joke, lighten the air
But something went wrong, a twist in the text
You took it all wrong, put my words to the test

(Pre-Chorus)
Why would I hurt you? Why make you cry?
Baby, believe me, those tears are a lie

(Chorus)
Phone blows up, message on the screen
Listen to the words, not the way they're unseen
No smiley, no wink, no heart to express
Don't stress every text, put your worries to rest
Listen to my message, baby, don't just hear the tone
Listen to my message, baby, don't just hear the tone

(Verse 2)
Words get intense, voices can rise
Tempers flare hot, like fire in the skies
But wait, hold on, don't let it explode
This ain't the fight, Just wanted to share

(Chorus)
Phone blows up, message on the screen
Listen to the words, not the way they're unseen
No smiley, no wink, no heart to express
Don't stress every text, put your worries to rest
Listen to my message, baby, don't just hear the tone
Listen to my message, baby, don't just hear the tone

(Bridge)
Did I say something bad?
Did I cross a line?
Take a deep breath, let the tension unwind
Hear the feelings, the truth I convey
Sometimes loud words come from a hurting heart, they say

(Chorus)
Phone blows up, message on the screen
Listen to the words, not the way they're unseen
No smiley, no wink, no heart to express
Don't stress every text, put your worries to rest
Listen to my message, baby, don't just hear the tone
Listen to my message, baby, don't just hear the tone