Lyrics

Love's Checklist
©Schantell Wharton

(Verse 1)
City lights bleed gold on the street, another Friday, bittersweet
Couples whisper, arms entwined, searching for a love to find
High heels click, laughter rings, hollow joy my heart won't sing
Every face, a pretty lie, missing the spark in my searching eye

(Pre-Chorus)
Got a love list, etched in my soul, burning bright
Kindness and truth that make my spirit take flight
Respect for my dreams, a hand to hold tight
Someone who walks the walk, not just whispers in the night

(Chorus)
But the "forever love" box, remains tragically bare
Love's a melody, you're off-key, a discord in the air
Treat me like a queen, diamonds on my hand
This love's a game, baby, and you don't understand (You don't understand)
Love's Checklist, yeah, it's calling your name
Love's Checklist, yeah, it's calling your name

(Bridge)
You tick the boxes, surface perfection's gleam
But real love's deeper, whispers in a lover's dream
My heart craves a fire, a love that burns true
Not this gilded cage, a love that's just for show, for you

(Chorus)
'Cause the "forever love" box, remains tragically bare
Love's a melody, you're off-key, a discord in the air
Treat me like a queen, diamonds on my hand
This love's a game, baby, and you don't understand (You don't understand)
Love's Checklist, yeah, it's calling your name
Love's Checklist, yeah, it's calling your name

(Outro)
Love's Checklist, yeah, it's calling your name
But forever love, baby, that ain't the same