Intro
E C#m7 G#m D#7/A#
[Verse 1]
E
Tell me why I get this feeling
C#m7 G#m D#7/A#
That you really wanna turn me on
E
Tell me why I get this feeling
C#m7 G#m D#7/A#
That you really wanna make me yours
[Bridge]
E
'Cause I see you trying
C#m7
Subliminally trying
G#m D#7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
E
I admit, it's exciting
C#m7
Parts of me kinda like it
G#m D#7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
E
Baby, tell me what's your motive
C#m7
What's your motive
G#m D#7/A#
What's your motive
E
So tell me what's your motive
C#m7
What's your motive
G#m D#7/A#
What's your motive
[Verse 2]
E C#m7
I could call bullshit out from a mile away (Don't say)
G#m D#7/A#
You want me if you can keep coming back for me
E C#m7
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (Just say)
G#m N.C.
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
[Bridge]
E
'Cause I see you trying
C#m7
Subliminally trying
G#m D#7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
E
I admit, it's exciting
C#m7
Parts of me kinda like it
G#m D#7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
E
Tell me what's your motive
C#m7
What's your motive
G#m D#7/A#
What's your motive
E
So tell me what's your motive
C#m7
What's your motive
G#m D#7/A#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Interlude]
E
You treat me like gold, baby
C#m7
Now you wanna spoil me, did you want a trophy?
G#m
Now you wanna sport me, baby
D#7/A#
Want me on your neck, 'cause you wanted respect
E
'Cause you fighting some war, baby
C#m7
Well, I had to bring the fists out
G#m
Had to put a wall up, but don't trust phonies, baby
N.C.
You gotta tell me what's your motive, baby
E
'Cause you got your candy on your arm
C#m7
No need to sugarcoat a lie
G#m
Say what you want
D#7
I needed a real bonafide
E C#m7
G, can you promise me you'll bring it all tonight?
G#m
'Cause I need you to be wise
D#7
Tell me everything that's on your mind, c'mon
[Chorus]
E
Tell me what's your motive
C#m7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
G#m D#7/A#
What's your motive (what's your motive)
E
So tell me what's your motive
C#m7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
G#m D#7/A#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Outro]
E C#m7 G#m E7/B