[Verse 1] I watched you laugh from far away I loved you, but I was too scared to say I told myself it wasn’t time As if that lie would make it fine I rehearsed lines I never spoke Heard your name and nearly choked You were right there, but not for long Thought I had more time, but I was wrong [Pre-Chorus] I had a chance and closed my eyes No hello, just sweet goodbyes I'll never know, I never tried Don't even know the reason why [Chorus] Why was I so terrified? To hold your hand, to make you mine? What was I so afraid to lose When I had nothing without you? Now you're in somebody else's life And I just watch from the other side Why was I so terrified? [Instrumental Solo] [Verse 2] I saw you dancing in the rain Beside someone who knew your name They made you laugh the way I dreamed And I just froze behind the screen I kept my love behind a door Convinced you’d never want me more But now I’d give most anything To go back and say something [Bridge] If I found the courage to try? Would you have stayed or said goodbye? I’m haunted by the could-have-been Hidden away and locked within The words I swallowed, cold and tight Regret that keeps me up at night A love I never let you see Now it's just a part of me [Instrumental Solo] [Chorus] Why was I so terrified? To hold your hand, to make you mine? What was I so afraid to lose When I had nothing without you? Now you're in someone else's life And I just watch from the other side Why was I so terrified? [Instrumental Solo] [Outro] Maybe in another life I’d find the nerve, and you'd be mine But all I have are quiet nights And questions ringing in my mind Why was I so terrified?
