Verse 1 The whispers grow louder, creeping in, Telling me things I know I can’t give in. "She’s yours, take her, don’t let go, She belongs to you, let the whole world know." But I stay quiet, hiding my pain, If I speak these words, it won’t be the same. Her smile, so pure, it’s only for me, But I stay away, to retain normalcy. Chorus I need her, I crave her, but I’ll never say, I’ll keep my distance, push these feelings away. She’s not mine to claim, though my heart says it’s true, I can’t break this family, not with what I feel for you. So I stand back, and I keep it all inside, But the truth is a stain I can’t hide. [Short instrumental] Verse 2 This new family, they’re all I have now, They saved me from the past, I don’t know how. But she’s the one who makes me whole, I’d do anything to protect her soul. She doesn’t know the way I feel, I hide behind smiles, pretending I’m healed. Her kindness, her laughter, it pulls me near, But I hold back the love I can’t make clear. Pre-Chorus They’re not the ones, they don’t understand, The way I’ve held her heart in my hands. I want her, I love her, but I must let go, All for her sake, I'll put on a show. Chorus I need her, I crave her, but I’ll never say, I’ll keep my distance, push these feelings away. She’s not mine to claim, though my heart says it’s true, I can’t break this family, not with what I feel for you. So I stand back, and I keep it all inside, But the truth is a stain I can’t hide. [Instrumental break] Bridge She’s unaware, she’s never known, The way my heart calls out, so alone. I’ll bury this love, I’ll wear this disguise, To protect the bond, I’ll keep my ties. Chorus I need her, I crave her, but I’ll never say, I’ll keep my distance, push these feelings away. She’s not mine to claim, though my heart says it’s true, I can’t break this family, not with what I feel for you. So I stand back, and I keep it all inside, But the truth is a stain I can’t hide. Outro I’ll never tell her, I’ll never show, The love that keeps me from letting go. But in my heart, she’ll always be, The one I crave, the one I need.
