[Verse 1] The after-school bell still rings down the hall I pass you by where the shadows fall Canvas by the window, the paint’s not dry She smiles in the corner, catching your eye [Verse 2] "Wanna come inside?" you say it so light Holding the brush, you don't get it right The round red tomato you try to trace She watches you closely with a gentle face [Chorus] Frowning so hard, you paint it so blue But you’re chasing her, whatever you do If I could be like that bright red fruit today Would you look at me? Would you look my way? [Verse 3] A splash of green envy on the palette bleeds Your eyes only follow where her beauty leads A little red dot rolling on the page A bittersweet love on my lonely stage [Bridge] Cherry or big ones, the meaning's the same "Love" is the word that is tied to their name In this quiet corner, the day starts to fade I watch from behind in the shadow you made [Final Chorus] Frowning so hard, you paint it so blue But you’re chasing her, whatever you do If I could be like that bright red fruit today Would you look at me? Would you look my way? [Outro] That little red stain is still on the desk Your fingertips warm, a beautiful mess I’m just a friend from the days gone by But I wish I could step a little bit nigh
