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