Don't make me speak in a new language Just let me tell you the way that I feel about you I sure don't want to offend anyone But if you take away my words how can I tell you the truth An old-fashioned boy and a modern girl And the way that we talk turns our heasds around Your passion is real when I'm in your arms But when you speak it gets watered down I know I'm not very articulate I can't express myself innocuously But what I say - it comes from the heart Must you distort the real meaning [chorus] I know it's been said that talk is cheap But we know the power it really has Must it be rigid and so benign Can't it be free and efficacious [chorus]