What I Couldn’t Say

[Instrumental – Cinematic Intro, Distant Piano, Ambient Pad] My true feelings… I couldn’t say them… --- [Verse 1 – Soft, Fragile Vocal, Minimal Piano] When we first started living together Every day felt so bright like a dream I believed we would grow old together as if it were something natural Busy days kept passing by and each day would just end In all of that I was only thinking of myself Before I knew it my heart was covered in emptiness Even at home, I felt alone though you were right there So close to me yet I felt you so far away We spoke less and less we stopped touching each other I wondered if this was how it would all end Every day was so busy Even if I spoke I thought you wouldn’t understand me all on my own I kept wanting only to receive without ever giving back In our everyday life I didn’t even notice the kindness you showed me --- [Pre-Chorus – Strings Slowly Rising, Tension Build] I couldn’t be honest and I let it go The words I couldn’t say took away the future we had and the distance between us --- [Chorus – Explosive Emotion, Full Strings, Crying Vocal] I wanted to scream but the truth is I never wanted to keep pretending to be strong I just couldn’t be honest I never thought it would end like this I believed we would always be together --- [Instrumental – Emotional Piano + Strings Swell, Breath Space] --- [Verse 2 – Softer, Reflective, Echoed Vocal] Now that we’re apart I finally understand how you were protecting me Clumsy in your own way but you truly loved me I’m not asking to be forgiven I just can’t let go of the warmth we once shared Now beyond words beyond feelings I still think of you If you were hurting I’d want to reach out my hand But that can’t happen anymore this warmth in my heart feels so helpless Still if you are happy that’s enough for me because wishing is all I can do now --- [Instrumental – Quiet Piano, Distant Echo, Breath] --- [Bridge – Almost Whisper → Gradual Emotional Rise] Back then I was just lost just pretending to be strong I convinced myself I was alone and I hurt you I never wanted to hurt you I loved you The truth is, even now since that moment I still do --- [Final Chorus – Maximum Emotion, Layered Harmony, Orchestral Peak] I wanted to scream but the truth is I never wanted to keep pretending to be strong I just couldn’t be honest I never thought it would end like this I believed we would always be together hu… --- [Outro – Piano Only, Fading Strings, Distant Space] I loved you The truth is, even now since that moment I still do [Instrumental Outro – Fade Out, Long Reverb Tail]