**Verse 1**
I kept a little secret underneath my smile,
Carried it through every late-night mile.
You were always chasing dreams beneath the silver screen,
The brightest kind of brave that I had ever seen.
And there she stands with a heart so true,
Kindness in her eyes when she looks at you.
I could never hate a love that makes you glow—
Even if it means I’m learning how to let go.
**Pre-Chorus**
Maybe some wishes aren’t mine to keep,
Maybe real love runs deeper than a dream.
**Chorus**
So I’ll let you shine, let you light up the sky,
Cheer for every moment as you’re learning to fly.
Though a piece of my heart may quietly cry,
I’ll be there in the crowd with my hands held high.
’Cause loving you means wanting your happiness most,
Even when I’m the one who has to let you go.
You’ll always have a friend, wherever you roam—
I’ll let you shine, and I’ll find my way home.
**Verse 2**
You wore red like a promise, fearless and strong,
Saving the day while the world sang along.
But off the camera, you’re the friend I always knew,
The one who made the ordinary feel brand new.
She brings out the peace in your restless heart,
And I see the beauty in every part.
So I’ll choose grace over all the words unsaid,
Turn these bittersweet tears into strength instead.
**Pre-Chorus**
I won’t hold your future with trembling hands,
I’ll love you enough to understand.
**Chorus**
So I’ll let you shine, let you light up the sky,
Cheer for every moment as you’re learning to fly.
Though a piece of my heart may quietly cry,
I’ll be there in the crowd with my hands held high.
’Cause loving you means wanting your happiness most,
Even when I’m the one who has to let you go.
You’ll always have a friend, wherever you roam—
I’ll let you shine, and I’ll find my way home.
**Bridge**
This isn’t goodbye, it’s a different kind of love,
A prayer for your dreams, every star above.
I’ll build my own wings from the love I gave,
And someday I’ll be grateful for the heart you helped me save.
**Final Chorus**
So I’ll let you shine, let the whole world see,
The incredible person you were meant to be.
And I’ll rise with the sun, stronger than before,
With a love that doesn’t need to ask for more.
’Cause the truest kind of love knows when to set free,
And your joy will always mean something to me.
You’ll always have a friend, through every high and low—
I’ll let you shine…
And I’ll let myself grow.