[ controlled villain delivery, ideological dominance, calm coercion, seductive menace, moral absolutism, persuasive threat, certainty without empathy, voice as enforcement, superiority without warmth, restraint as menace, conviction that denies ] [Verse 1] You move like light through smoke, I watch, but I don’t get too close. Every word you say, I hold, Like something fragile, spun in gold. You don’t see me watching you, But I do — I always do. You’re higher than I am, And still, I reach if I can. [Chorus] You’re on a pedestal I built in my mind, Too far to touch, too bright to find. I can’t reach you, but still I try — Your shadow feels like sunlight. Untouchable, but I don’t mind, It’s enough to stand nearby. You’re higher than I am, But still, I long to try. [Verse 2] You laugh — it hits like sin, And I swear I feel it sink in. I’d give the world to cross that line, But I stay still, pretend I’m fine. You talk, and I forget to breathe, Every glance, it unravels me. If I fall, I’ll fall alone — But god, it feels like home. [Chorus] You’re on a pedestal I built in my mind, Too far to touch, too bright to find. I can’t reach you, but still I try — Your shadow feels like sunlight. Untouchable, but I don’t mind, It’s enough to stand nearby. You’re higher than I am, But still, I long to try. [Bridge] If you turned, would you see me there? Caught between want and what’s fair. I’d never ask you to fall from grace — But I can’t erase your face. [Final Chorus / Outro] You’re on a pedestal, out of reach, But your light still touches me. Maybe one day you’ll look my way — And I’ll stop pretending I’m okay. You’re higher than I am, But still, I long to try. You’re untouchable — And I know why.
