[Verse 1] When a developer sits in your chair Speaking bugs and patches everywhere Don't dismiss their technical tongue Meet them where their mind has begun Say "infinite loop of doubt you're in" "What's the exit condition to begin?" Watch their eyes light up with recognition You've just built the first connection [Chorus] Speak their language but not only their language Bridge the gap from code to heart Technical metaphors are just the starting part Speak their language but not only their language From functions to feelings we'll go Let the human side eventually show [Verse 2] "You've identified the bug" you say "Now let's check the environment today" Maybe it's not broken code inside Maybe context needs to be your guide "Your relationship doesn't need rewrite" "Just refactor to make it right" See them nod as concepts click in place Now you've earned some trust and space [Chorus] Speak their language but not only their language Bridge the gap from code to heart Technical metaphors are just the starting part Speak their language but not only their language From functions to feelings we'll go Let the human side eventually show [Bridge] The metaphor's a bridge not destination Gateway to emotional exploration Start with structures they understand Then guide them to the feeling land Logic opens up the door But healing needs so much more [Verse 3] Once they trust your technical frame Gently introduce the feeling game "Behind this bug what do you fear?" "When this crashes what tears appear?" Move from syntax to the soul From debugging to being whole Use their language as the key To unlock who they're meant to be [Chorus] Speak their language but not only their language Bridge the gap from code to heart Technical metaphors are just the starting part Speak their language but not only their language From functions to feelings we'll go Let the human side eventually show [Outro] Meet them in their native code Then walk the deeper healing road Speak their language but not only Never leave the human lonely
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