say something nice

Malvina Reynolds

Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.
Say something nice.
Tell me I'm beautiful,
Say that I'm smart.
One exaggeration won't break your heart,
Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.

Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.
Say something nice.
Tell me you love me,
Say that I'm gay.
One little lie isn't judgement day,
Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.

Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.
Say something nice.
Tell me I'm young yet,
Say it by rote.
One kind word won't stick in your throat,
Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.

Man cannot live by bread alone,
Nor woman by a stone.
Say something nice.
Say I'm unique,
Tell me I'm dear.
One kind word will feed me for a year,
Man cannot live by bread alone
Nor woman by a stone,
Don't give me rocks or knocks or ice,
Say something nice.