Intro
G Em7 Bm F#7/C#
[Verse 1]
G
Tell me why I get this feeling
Em7 Bm F#7/C#
That you really wanna turn me on
G
Tell me why I get this feeling
Em7 Bm F#7/C#
That you really wanna make me yours
[Bridge]
G
'Cause I see you trying
Em7
Subliminally trying
Bm F#7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
G
I admit, it's exciting
Em7
Parts of me kinda like it
Bm F#7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
G
Baby, tell me what's your motive
Em7
What's your motive
Bm F#7/C#
What's your motive
G
So tell me what's your motive
Em7
What's your motive
Bm F#7/C#
What's your motive
[Verse 2]
G Em7
I could call bullshit out from a mile away (Don't say)
Bm F#7/C#
You want me if you can keep coming back for me
G Em7
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (Just say)
Bm N.C.
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
[Bridge]
G
'Cause I see you trying
Em7
Subliminally trying
Bm F#7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
G
I admit, it's exciting
Em7
Parts of me kinda like it
Bm F#7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
G
Tell me what's your motive
Em7
What's your motive
Bm F#7/C#
What's your motive
G
So tell me what's your motive
Em7
What's your motive
Bm F#7/C#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Interlude]
G
You treat me like gold, baby
Em7
Now you wanna spoil me, did you want a trophy?
Bm
Now you wanna sport me, baby
F#7/C#
Want me on your neck, 'cause you wanted respect
G
'Cause you fighting some war, baby
Em7
Well, I had to bring the fists out
Bm
Had to put a wall up, but don't trust phonies, baby
N.C.
You gotta tell me what's your motive, baby
G
'Cause you got your candy on your arm
Em7
No need to sugarcoat a lie
Bm
Say what you want
F#7
I needed a real bonafide
G Em7
G, can you promise me you'll bring it all tonight?
Bm
'Cause I need you to be wise
F#7
Tell me everything that's on your mind, c'mon
[Chorus]
G
Tell me what's your motive
Em7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
Bm F#7/C#
What's your motive (what's your motive)
G
So tell me what's your motive
Em7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
Bm F#7/C#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Outro]
G Em7 Bm E7/B