Butterflies When You’re Not Looking

[Verse 1]
Hand in your hand
Breath on my neck, I sink in the mattress
You’re knockin’ out, I’m wide awake
Countin’ your lashes like habits
You talk in your sleep
Mumble my name, then drift off the planet
I laugh to myself
Like how did I ever even manage to land this
[Chorus]
Sleeping next to you, I feel calm, I feel calm
Whole world loud, in this bed it’s all gone, it’s all gone
Got these butterflies when you’re not even looking
You don’t see me staring but my heart keeps booking
Sleeping next to you, I feel safe, I feel safe
Late night talks, fingers tracing your face
Got these butterflies and they won’t stop cooking
Every time I watch you when you’re not looking (yeah)
[Verse 2]
You scroll on your phone
Face lit blue, you’re lost in a story
I’m lost in you
You got no clue you’re the center of glory
Play with your hair
Twist it around while you ramble your day
You rant, I grin
Every complaint sound perfect that way
Couch turns to clouds
We drift to the deep end, 3am questions
“What’s your biggest fear?”
You ask, then yawn in the middle of sentences
[Chorus]
Sleeping next to you, I feel calm, I feel calm
Whole world loud, in this bed it’s all gone, it’s all gone
Got these butterflies when you’re not even looking
You don’t see me staring but my heart keeps booking
Sleeping next to you, I feel safe, I feel safe
Late night talks, fingers tracing your face
Got these butterflies and they won’t stop cooking
Every time I watch you when you’re not looking (oh yeah)
[Bridge]
Pillow talk secrets, you drift and you keep them
I’m up just replaying your laugh in the dark
Every soft breath like a blessing I’m keeping
Every small touch putting bandages on my scars
[Chorus]
Sleeping next to you, I feel calm, I feel calm
Whole world loud, in this bed it’s all gone, it’s all gone
Got these butterflies when you’re not even looking
You don’t see me staring but my heart keeps booking
Sleeping next to you, I feel safe, I feel safe
Late night talks, fingers tracing your face
Got these butterflies and they won’t stop cooking
Every time I watch you when you’re not looking

rap, Warm, intimate R&B-rap blend over soft, airy chords and a subtle, head-nod groove. Male vocals: laid-back melodic rap in the verses, tender sung hook with stacked harmonies. Light bass, rimshot snare, and gentle pads create a late-night feel. Bridge strips back to vocal and keys before final chorus blooms with soft ad-libs and reverb-kissed backing vocals.