[Verse 1] Boy after boy, I keep falling again, Same little story with a different face. I give them my heart, they give me a night, Then morning comes and they’re out of my life. I learned how to smile when it hurts inside, Put on my makeup, go dance through the night. Everybody’s moving, but I’m standing still, Waiting for somebody who actually will. [Pre-Chorus] Maybe I’m foolish, maybe I’m dreaming, Maybe I’m tired of boys just leaving. But somewhere beneath all these goodbyes, I still believe love might stay this time. [Chorus] One day, I hope a boy will stay, Not disappear when the night fades away. One day, I hope somebody holds me close, When the music gets quiet and the lights get low. I don’t need forever tonight, I just want someone who won’t say goodbye. So I’ll keep dancing through the tears I hide, Hoping one day you’ll slow dance with me all night. [Verse 2] I’ve kissed goodbye to a hundred maybes, Called them forever when they couldn’t save me. Every new boy feels like something brand new, Until I’m alone asking, “What did I do?” I’m tired of being somebody’s temporary, Tired of hearts that are here then they’re nowhere. But when that slow song starts to play, I still close my eyes and dream anyway. [Pre-Chorus] Maybe I’m foolish, maybe I’m dreaming, Maybe my heart just refuses to leave it. Even after all the nights I cried, Some little part of me still wants to try. [Chorus] One day, I hope a boy will stay, Not disappear when the night fades away. One day, I hope somebody holds me close, When the music gets quiet and the lights get low. I don’t need forever tonight, I just want someone who won’t say goodbye. So I’ll keep dancing through the tears I hide, Hoping one day you’ll slow dance with me all night. [Bridge — stripped down] And if you find me when I’m older, With a little less hope on my shoulder, Take my hand and don’t let go… Show me what I never got to know. No running… No leaving… Just your heartbeat next to mine. For once, let the song keep playing, For once, let somebody stay. [Final Chorus — huge, bittersweet] One day, I hope a boy will stayyyyy, Hold me like he means it, not just for today. One day, I hope somebody sees All the love I’ve been saving underneath these tears. And I’ll dance like I’ve finally found The arms I’ve been searching for in every crowd. Maybe tonight I’m still alone… But I’ll keep believing— one day, somebody will slow dance with me. [Outro] Boy after boy… I kept hoping you’d be the one. Maybe someday… I won’t have to hope anymore.
