Shadows of Friendship

**Verse 1**

In the shadows of the bright lights, I stand alone,

Watching him laugh, sharing dreams that feel like home.

Every smile he gives, it cuts me like a knife,

In his eyes, I’m just a friend, but I crave more in this life.

**Chorus**

Oh, can’t he see the love I hide?

Behind the laughter and the tears I cried.

A heart that longs, a soul that bends,

Lost in the silence, where friendship ends.

**Verse 2**

Late night whispers, secrets shared in the dark,

But he’s chasing stardust while I’m left with a spark.

I’m the girl in the background, cheering from afar,

Wishing he’d notice, wishing on a star.

**Chorus**

Oh, can’t he see the love I hide?

Behind the laughter and the tears I cried.

A heart that longs, a soul that bends,

Lost in the silence, where friendship ends.

**Bridge**

Maybe one day he’ll look my way,

And see the love I’ve tried to convey.

But until then, I’ll wear this mask,

Hiding my feelings, it’s all I can ask.

**Chorus**

Oh, can’t he see the love I hide?

Behind the laughter and the tears I cried.

A heart that longs, a soul that bends,

Lost in the silence, where friendship ends.

**Outro**

So here I stand, in the glow of his fame,

A silent lover playing a bittersweet game.

In the echoes of laughter, I’ll quietly remain,

Just a friend in the shadows, holding onto my pain.