Intro
D Bm7 F#m C#7/G#
[Verse 1]
D
Tell me why I get this feeling
Bm7 F#m C#7/G#
That you really wanna turn me on
D
Tell me why I get this feeling
Bm7 F#m C#7/G#
That you really wanna make me yours
[Bridge]
D
'Cause I see you trying
Bm7
Subliminally trying
F#m C#7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
D
I admit, it's exciting
Bm7
Parts of me kinda like it
F#m C#7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
D
Baby, tell me what's your motive
Bm7
What's your motive
F#m C#7/G#
What's your motive
D
So tell me what's your motive
Bm7
What's your motive
F#m C#7/G#
What's your motive
[Verse 2]
D Bm7
I could call bullshit out from a mile away (Don't say)
F#m C#7/G#
You want me if you can keep coming back for me
D Bm7
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (Just say)
F#m N.C.
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
[Bridge]
D
'Cause I see you trying
Bm7
Subliminally trying
F#m C#7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
D
I admit, it's exciting
Bm7
Parts of me kinda like it
F#m C#7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
D
Tell me what's your motive
Bm7
What's your motive
F#m C#7/G#
What's your motive
D
So tell me what's your motive
Bm7
What's your motive
F#m C#7/G#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Interlude]
D
You treat me like gold, baby
Bm7
Now you wanna spoil me, did you want a trophy?
F#m
Now you wanna sport me, baby
C#7/G#
Want me on your neck, 'cause you wanted respect
D
'Cause you fighting some war, baby
Bm7
Well, I had to bring the fists out
F#m
Had to put a wall up, but don't trust phonies, baby
N.C.
You gotta tell me what's your motive, baby
D
'Cause you got your candy on your arm
Bm7
No need to sugarcoat a lie
F#m
Say what you want
C#7
I needed a real bonafide
D Bm7
G, can you promise me you'll bring it all tonight?
F#m
'Cause I need you to be wise
C#7
Tell me everything that's on your mind, c'mon
[Chorus]
D
Tell me what's your motive
Bm7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
F#m C#7/G#
What's your motive (what's your motive)
D
So tell me what's your motive
Bm7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
F#m C#7/G#
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Outro]
D Bm7 F#m E7/B