Verse 1 I made the first move, acted like I didn’t Told my girls, “No, I’m not into him” You kept it cool, didn’t give me a sign Now I’m stuck replaying you in my mind Tried to play smart, like I had control But you got closer, now I’m losing hold Every time you look my way Yeah, I forget what I was gonna say
Pre-Chorus No, I’m not falling I’m just having fun It’s just a little thing, I— Oh no… here it comes
Chorus Checkmate Every move I make you’re one step ahead Every time I walk away you’re back in my head Checkmate I tried everything I know But I think I like losing control Checkmate… you got me
Verse 2 I said too much then I played it off Blamed it on being a little too soft You just smiled like you knew the truth Didn’t chase me, now I’m chasing you Left your jacket on my chair Now I wear it like I don’t care But it smells like you and bad ideas And now I kinda want you here
Pre-Chorus No, I’m not falling Okay maybe a little It’s just your jacket, I— Hey, this is getting serious
[Chorus] Checkmate Every move I make you’re one step ahead Every time I block you you’re back in my head Checkmate I tried running out the door Now I just want you even more Checkmate… you got me - again -
Bridge (more playful, pop break) I had a plan, I had it all mapped out Didn’t think I’d be the one to lose now Then you say my name like that And suddenly I don’t know how to act I had the game in my hand Now I don’t even care who wins If it’s you and me at the end…
(Pop Drop / Chant Hook) Checkmate — yeah you got me - one more Checkmate — yeah you got me - again??
[Shuffle Dance] [Dance]
Pre-Chorus No, I’m not falling Okay fine just a little It’s just your blue eyes, I— I think this is getting serious
[Chorus] Checkmate Every move I make you’re one step ahead Every time I block you you’re back in my head Checkmate I tried running out the door Now I just want you even more Checkmate… you got me - ugh again??
Checkmate Made all my moves your still one step ahead Erased you completely but you you’re back in my head Checkmate Ran and ran and ran, out the door But I just want you even more Checkmate… you got me! - not even funny!
[Final Chorus (key lift energy)] Checkmate I don’t even wanna play it safe Every wall I built just fell into place Checkmate I was scared but now I see
[CODA] Checkmate… yeah you got me No more trying to fight it, maybe Checkmate… maybe surrender Didn’t think that I’d fall this tender You didn’t chase, you just stayed right there Now I’m the one going everywhere Back to you, every time I move Funny how I thought I’d never lose
Ummm…Best two out of three??