In your shadow

I see you laughing, a light so bright,

But I’m a whisper, hidden from sight.

Your every word is a melody,

Yet you don’t hear the song in me.

I trace your steps, but I stay behind,

A fleeting ghost in your heart’s blind side.

My heart’s a canvas painted blue,

For every moment I think of you.

But you’ll never know, no, you’ll never see,

This love that’s locked inside of me.

I’m the silence when you’re near,

A quiet echo of love and fear.

You chase the sun, I’m the shade that falls,

A silent wish against your walls.

Your eyes light up for someone else,

While I just dream, lost in myself.

I wear a smile, though my heart’s untamed,

In this one-sided love, I’m the only flame.

Your happiness is my only plea,

Even if it means you’ll never love me.

But you’ll never know, no, you’ll never see,

This love that’s locked inside of me.

I’m the silence when you’re near,

A quiet echo of love and fear.

If only you’d turn, if only you’d stay,

Would you feel my love in the words I can’t say?

But I’ll let you go, though it tears me apart,

Your joy’s the rhythm of my aching heart.

You’ll never know, no, you’ll never see,

This love that’s locked inside of me.

I’m the shadow in your light,

A secret love I’ll hold tonight.

And as you leave, I’ll watch you go,

Hiding the love you’ll never know.

In your shadow, I’ll remain,

Loving you in silent pain.