Intro
C# A#m7 Fm C7/G
[Verse 1]
C#
Tell me why I get this feeling
A#m7 Fm C7/G
That you really wanna turn me on
C#
Tell me why I get this feeling
A#m7 Fm C7/G
That you really wanna make me yours
[Bridge]
C#
'Cause I see you trying
A#m7
Subliminally trying
Fm C7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
C#
I admit, it's exciting
A#m7
Parts of me kinda like it
Fm C7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
C#
Baby, tell me what's your motive
A#m7
What's your motive
Fm C7/G
What's your motive
C#
So tell me what's your motive
A#m7
What's your motive
Fm C7/G
What's your motive
[Verse 2]
C# A#m7
I could call bullshit out from a mile away (Don't say)
Fm C7/G
You want me if you can keep coming back for me
C# A#m7
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (Just say)
Fm N.C.
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
[Bridge]
C#
'Cause I see you trying
A#m7
Subliminally trying
Fm C7
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
C#
I admit, it's exciting
A#m7
Parts of me kinda like it
Fm C7
But before I lead you on
[Chorus]
C#
Tell me what's your motive
A#m7
What's your motive
Fm C7/G
What's your motive
C#
So tell me what's your motive
A#m7
What's your motive
Fm C7/G
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Interlude]
C#
You treat me like gold, baby
A#m7
Now you wanna spoil me, did you want a trophy?
Fm
Now you wanna sport me, baby
C7/G
Want me on your neck, 'cause you wanted respect
C#
'Cause you fighting some war, baby
A#m7
Well, I had to bring the fists out
Fm
Had to put a wall up, but don't trust phonies, baby
N.C.
You gotta tell me what's your motive, baby
C#
'Cause you got your candy on your arm
A#m7
No need to sugarcoat a lie
Fm
Say what you want
C7
I needed a real bonafide
C# A#m7
G, can you promise me you'll bring it all tonight?
Fm
'Cause I need you to be wise
C7
Tell me everything that's on your mind, c'mon
[Chorus]
C#
Tell me what's your motive
A#m7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
Fm C7/G
What's your motive (what's your motive)
C#
So tell me what's your motive
A#m7
What's your motive (what's your motive)
Fm C7/G
What's your motive, yeah, yeah, aye
[Outro]
C# A#m7 Fm E7/B