[Verse]

There’s no need for validation

That boat just sunk

I’ve covered loads and sidestepped burdens

Like this has been fun

Now I’m not saying that I’m not loaded

In a certain token way

But I swear I see the back of his head

Every time I see your face

Now you tell me that I’ve gone and lost my rhythm

That I’m easily replaced

What’s been is done and I’ve been done talking

With warmth and with grace

[Chorus]

Softly

Softly, hey

Softly

Hey, hey

[Verse]

Not saying at first that you treated me unkind

But you sure did in time

I can’t believe a thing you see or your strictly guarded double speak

Keep practicing them lines

[Chorus]

Softly

Softly, hey

Softly

Hey, hey

[Verse]

There’s no need for validation

I’ve long since gave up

The tank’s on full and all four wheels are rolling

And I could give a fuck

Now I could care less if you’re feeling lonely

There’s hate and there’s love

About the time my feet hit Danville

I won’t been feeling much

[Chorus]

Softly

Softly, hey

Softly

Hey, hey