Break The Ice

Verse
At the other end of the table
He watches her sit down to eat
She asks him to pass the potatoes
He looks up but he doesn't speak
He hands the bowl to his daughter
And looks out the window instead
As the silence grows louder and louder
He opens his mouth and says

Verse
The neighbors got a new car
I wonder how they'll pay for that
I know that he works very hard
They must have put a little back
As he looks back at the table
She brushes a tear from her eye
He's hoping to God he's able
To say the right words this time....

Chorus
To break the ice
The tension that keeps you from love
Don't think twice
Whatever you say is enough
If it chases the chill from the air
Like someday I'll fix the leg on this chair
And a pool in the yard would be nice
Say anything to break the ice

Verse
He slowly gets up and starts walking
And makes his way to her side
Kisses her cheek without talking
His lips taste the salt from her eyes
She clutches his hand so tightly
The blood rushes to his head
Sounds of their hearts beating loudly
No need for words to be said...

Chorus

Bridge
Don't let foolish pride get in the way of common sense
'Cause if you run and hide, you just build another fence

Musical Turn Around

1/2 Verse
No matter how big the problem
Don't let your love be in doubt
There's only one way to solve it
You got to let the words come out....

Chorus

Tag
Say anything to break the ice...
Break the ice....


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