Love

I practice conversations in my head
Every word I wanna say gets left unsaid
When you walk by, my heart forgets to breathe
I act so normal, but you don’t see
My friends all say it’s obvious
But I don’t know where to start
Every time I get close
I freeze, fall apart
I like you, but I don’t know how to tell you
Every time I try, the words won’t come out right
I like you, yeah it’s simple but it’s scary
So I hide it in these songs I sing at night
We laugh like it’s nothing, just two friends
But I wonder if you feel it now and then
I replay every smile, every look
Like maybe there’s a sign I overlooked
I’m scared if I say it out loud
Everything might change
But staying quiet hurts more
And I’m tired of the same
I like you, but I don’t know how to tell you
My hands shake every time you say my name
I like you, yeah I hope you kinda feel it
‘Cause I’m running out of ways to keep it safe
Maybe I’ll be brave one day
Say the truth, not run away
If I lose you, at least I tried
Instead of hiding how I feel inside
I like you, so here it is, I said it
Even if my voice is shaking now
I like you, and I don’t need a perfect ending
I just needed you to know somehow
So if you hear this and you’re wondering who
It’s me…
Hoping maybe it’s you

Love, pop, slow