(Verse 1)
I trace the lines of history we share
You were the only constant, the only one to care.
You've been by my side through the years
Through the growing pains and the teenage fears.
Even when the distance kept us apart
Before I ever thought I’d hand you my heart.
You've been by my side through the years
Wiping away the invisible tears.
Holding my hand from afar
Watching me grow, watching from where you are.
(Pre-Chorus)
When the world told me to stop, to stand still
Never saying "No, you can't."
Always saying "Yes, you will."
You built me up, you made me strong
But you never told me how to belong...
...without you.
(Chorus)
I've loved you since I was thirteen
Just a small child with a crush, caught in between.
You were the hero in every book I read
The voice of reason inside of my head.
You've been my anchor through the storm
The life has thrown at me, keeping me warm.
Yeah, I’ve loved you since I was thirteen
But this isn't the future that I had seen.
(Verse 2)
I played the role of the student, the friend
Hoping that the boundaries would eventually bend.
Tried to mask these crazy, stupid feelings
Staring at the floor, staring at ceilings.
Never let you know 'bout it, kept it locked tight
Talking to you innocently every single night.
But in the end, I gave up entirely
I couldn't burn alone in this fire quietly.
I broke the silence, I broke the view
And poured my heart, gave it to you.
(Bridge)
I thought the truth would set us free
That you finally saw the woman in me.
I was dreaming of a future, a start
Never hoping that by time
Things will only become harsh on my heart.
Now we’re back to talking, back to the phone
Together in spirit, but sleeping alone.
You gave me back the heart I poured
And now we act just like we did before.
(Guitar/Piano Solo)
(Melancholic, slow, and nostalgic)
(Chorus)
I've loved you since I was thirteen
Just a small child with a crush, caught in between.
You were the hero in every book I read
The voice of reason inside of my head.
You've been my anchor through the storm
That the life has thrown at me, keeping me warm.
Yeah, I’ve loved you since I was thirteen
But this isn't the future that I had seen.
(Outro)
Poured my heart, gave it to you...
And you handed it back.
But I’m still here.
Calling you tonight.
Just like I have... since I was thirteen.
(Fade out)
YSN
