[Verse 1]
We were fifteen in the hall
Your laugh hit me like a spark
I kept my hands in my sleeves
Kept my secret in the dark
You sat by me on the bus
Shared your gum, shared your sky
I learned your favorite songs
And the way you bite your smile
[Pre-Chorus]
You talked about some boy
Like it was nothing at all
And I nodded, I played cool
Even when I felt small
[Chorus]
So I love you close
I love you close
Best friend, best friend
That’s how it goes
(I love you close)
You hold my name
Like it’s safe in your hands
And I let you dream of him
While I stay where I can
[Verse 2]
I helped you pick your dress
For the dance by the gym
You leaned in to fix my hair
I forgot how to breathe for him
He took you out on Fridays
I smiled, said, “you look good”
Then I went home with your texts
Like I was where your heart should
[Pre-Chorus]
I know what I can’t ask
I know what I can’t break
So I keep every feeling
Tucked away, wide awake
[Chorus]
So I love you close
I love you close
Best friend, best friend
That’s how it goes
(I love you close)
You hold my name
Like it’s safe in your hands
And I let you dream of him
While I stay where I can
[Bridge]
Maybe one day you’ll know
What I never said aloud
But for now I’m your shadow
In the corners of the crowd
I’ll be there when it hurts
When the boys don’t know your worth
I can’t be your forever
But I can be your first
[Chorus]
So I love you close
I love you close
Best friend, best friend
That’s how it goes
(I love you close)
You hold my name
Like it’s safe in your hands
And I let you dream of him
While I stay where I can
[Outro]
If you never look my way
I’ll still stay through the rain
Just a girl with a full heart
Learning how to bear the pain
(I love you close)