[Verse 1] You laugh with your friends I count tiles on the floor Sip my drink too slow Eyes glued to the door You walk past my table Your shadow grazes my sleeve Whole room turns to color Then fades when you leave [Chorus] How do I get out of the background Step out of the frame you never scan What do I say What do I do now To be more than a stranger by the fan I’m right here Right here But you don’t see me Tell me What does it take For you to notice me [Verse 2] You tuck your hair back Like you’re turning a page I write your name in my notebook Then tear it away I rehearse twenty openers Lose all twenty in fear By the time I find courage You’re already clear [Chorus] How do I get out of the background Step out of the frame you never scan What do I say What do I do now To be more than a stranger by the fan I’m right here Right here But you don’t see me Tell me What does it take For you to notice me [Bridge] Maybe a bad joke Maybe a spilled drink (hey!) Anything to make you turn Even just once Just think If I catch your eyes Will I know what to say Or watch the moment Stumble away [Chorus] How do I get out of the background Step out of the frame you never scan What do I say What do I do now To be more than a stranger by the fan I’m right here Right here Trying hard to be Something real in your world Won’t you notice me
