I sit alone in the darkness Planning the perfect approach The first step is always the hardest The first move means the most The more I think about it The more confused I am I could come out and say it Then you'd know where I stand Would make it so much easier If you meet me in the middle Give me half a chance Meet me in the middle Give me half a chance, oh, baby Meet me in the middle It's a one-sided situation A one-way love affair I know if I remain silent We end up going nowhere The way it's building up in me I don't know what to do Tell the truth and take the consequences Feel like a fool It would make it so much easier If you meet me in the middle Give me half a chance Meet me in the middle Give me half a chance, oh, baby Meet me in the middle I've got to know which way to turn To let you know or act nonchalant I may be wrong to come on strong Scare you away and that's not what I want The more I think about it The more confused I am I could come out and say it Then you'd know where I stand Would make it so much easier Oh, so much easier If you meet me in the middle Give me half a chance Meet me in the middle Give me half a chance, oh, baby Meet me in the middle Give me half a chance, oh, baby Meet me in the middle Oh, baby