Below the Surface

Love Song [Verse 1 — sparse, uneven rhythm] So this is a love song Wanna let you know The words don’t easily come But the feeling is there Just below the surface Always running Always flowing Sometimes quiet But always growing [Instrumental pause] [Verse 2 — conversational] The sun’s coming up I’ve been up all night Just thinking You said you’re not sure That I ever feel at all But the thing is I’m bad at expressing Something I can’t find words for But like you said I’ve gotta try So here goes [Pre-Chorus — rhythm slows] I get a lump in my throat And I feel frozen When I fear you’re leaving You’re my anchor My strength You give my life purpose Security I know you want more But I’m not good At expressing myself [Chorus — opens up] If I could give you the stars Wrap them all up Drop them at your doorstep I would If I could give you the stars Every one I would When you smile I feel warmth seep into My hardened heart And I soften I soften [Verse 3 — gentle, broken rhythm] I’d walk a thousand miles Or more To be with you These words May not be enough for you But you’re my everything My friend My inspiration [Bridge — very sparse] The words don’t easily come But the feeling is there Always running Always flowing Sometimes quiet But always growing [Final Chorus — restrained, emotional] If I could give you the stars Wrap them all up Drop them at your doorstep I would I’d walk a thousand miles Or more To be with you These words May not be enough But you’re my everything My friend My inspiration My love [Soft instrumental ending]