Written by Chyld d’Levanto © 2026 Chyld d’Levanto Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/KZnnT9OOeOU [Lyrics] Funny how the world gets small Till distance has a say Knows what you ain't quite hide Though you half a world away Could give the words you want But where would that lead to Won't give a heart a reason To wait on what I can't do Won't dress a no as a maybe Let the meaning twist and bend An ocean tween our hearts So why should we pretend The far side of the sea And that's where we must stay I won't give you reasons to believe I'll somehow find a way Truth is I might feel it too More than I'll ever say There's a part of me wants you too But I won't lead your heart astray Not today You're safe from the pain My love leaves In its wake It's strange what miles can carry A laugh a word a thought All the little things you send That distance hasn't stopped And I can value all of that Without asking you for more Won't turn your affection to Something that we can't afford Won't dress a no as a maybe Let the meaning twist and bend An ocean tween our hearts So why should we pretend The far side of the sea And that's where we must stay I won't give you reasons to believe I'll somehow find a way Truth is I might feel it too More than I'll ever say There's a part of me wants you too But I won't lead your heart astray Not today You're safe from the pain My love leaves In its wake Won't dress a no as a maybe Let the meaning twist and bend An ocean between our hearts So why should we pretend Why should we pretend
