[Verse 1] After school, you fell in step with me Sent again for council supplies, a quiet errand You said “I’ll come too,” empty-handed, Walking beside me through the soft-lit stationery store We gathered pens and notes and folders like scattered stars You reached the highest shelf with effortless grace I rose on tiptoes, still too small for the world My heart fluttered wild in its fragile cage [Pre-Chorus] Every couple that drifted past Shone loud and bright like distant fireworks Yet here I stood — a plain and quiet girl Wondering why your light had chosen my shadow [Chorus] Why me? Why me? Ordinary me, with nothing special to see Why me? Why me? Tell me the truth, I’m aching to know, please I’m not radiant like the others Not bold, not loud, not shining through So why did you choose this timid, trembling fool? [Verse 2] We left with a heavy paper bag in our arms The sunset painted the park in hues of gold On our favorite bench we sat, ice cream slowly melting Like the courage slipping from my hold I breathed in deep, eyes fixed on my shoes Then whispered softly into the evening air: [Bridge] “Hey… can I ask you something? Why did you choose me?” You laughed gently, a little shy, Rubbed the back of your neck and said: “Actually… I’ve always been bad with people, you know…” Then you told me, Most girls overflow with words and heavy expectations, But I was always quiet, never forcing anything, Just calm… and real… and kind. You said being with me brings your heart its quiet ease, And when I smile — soft, unguarded, true — You simply cannot look away. [Final Chorus] Why me…? (barely a breath) So that was the reason… Why me…? (cheeks burning rose) You’re such a gentle liar… yet I love it so I’m still plain, still small, still only me But if these are the eyes with which you see Then maybe… I can start to believe (whispered) Thank you… for truly seeing me. [Outro] We walked back slowly toward the school Paper bag between us, fingers brushing by chance I didn’t run away this time Just smiled like a fool… beneath the fading sky
