I may have said, a thing or two To make you feel, the way you do Well you know I've never been one, to ever hold back Did I share, too openly I tried to give it to you gracefully And it still appears, that I ruffled your feathers Don't you harbor, any bittern-ess ~Chorus~ Let's reason here, I'll make it clear I will only speak, the truth in love Let's say it here, I'll make it clear I will only speak, the truth in love I really know, that it's your life But being close, you must confide 'Cause the fact is, well I am your brother You say my words were too severe I won't tell you what you want to hear Let alone sit back, and watch you go under You've got to know I really care for you ~Chorus~ Let us speak the tr-uth, in love (You have to take a little time to tell me what's on your mind) Let us speak the tr-uth, in love (The truth it hits you like a bomb from behind) Let us speak the tr-uth, in love (You are me brethren and me nah tell no lie) Let us speak the tr-uth, in love (Me never hide back me mouth when you pass me by) I've got this burden on my heart again Whoa-oah Ever since you came into my life I said I will not, let it go on like this I'll call it like it really is Can't you see my love for you is str-ong Let us speak the tr-uth, in love (You have to take a little time to tell me what's on your mind) Let us speak the tr-uth, in love (The truth it hits you like a bomb) Now that I just said my peace It's time for you to feel the squeeze 'cause you're running fast And headed for trouble It's a path I'm familiar with So don't you call me a hypocrite 'Cause you know my friend, I'll never judge you (Oh no) ~Chorus~ I will only speak, the truth in love I will only speak the truth in l-ove (You have to take a little time to tell me what's on your mind)