When You Stand Close

Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] [Acoustic Guitar solo, slow and sad] [Verse 1] [Low register, soft and intimate vocals] We were only seven, do you recall that day? First grade in the hallway, sunshine fading away You asked me to be yours, so shy and so sweet I said yes and suddenly my heart skipped a beat It was beautiful, for three long years we shined You were the only world I ever wanted to find Then fifth grade came along, a sudden twist of fate I had to move away, leaving through the gate [Pre-Chorus] [Vocals building up, slightly higher pitch, emotional tension] Then came that text from you, so cold and so brief "It’s over, we are done," bringing instant grief I just replied with a quiet, faked "ok" While my entire world was turning into gray A frozen screen in my hand, wearing a peaceful mask But inside, my heart shattered, a broken, heavy task Pain and sorrow hidden where no one could see In a lonely room, crying silently [Chorus] [High register, powerful high notes, passionate and heartbreaking vocal] And I still think of you, though you left so many scars Yeah, I’m still texting your ghost, watching our fallen stars Why do I love you still, when you don't care at all? It hurts so bad when you stand close, watching me fall You took my heart away, left nothing but a shade I don't know why I love you, why this love won't fade [Verse 2] [Drop back to low register, conversational and melancholic tone] Sixth grade I came back, with hope inside my eyes But you looked away, wearing a cold disguise Acting like I’m invisible, like we were just a game She was standing by your side, while I swallowed the shame That same old agonizing pain, crushing my chest again I couldn't take the sight, drowning in the rain But every time you walked by, the feeling was the same I love you unconditionally, shouting out your name [Pre-Chorus] [Vocals building up, higher pitch, emotional tension] You were doing just fine, like it didn't mean a thing Like seven years of memories carried no sting I wrote "ok" back then, but it was all a lie My heart still bleeds from the day you said goodbye [Chorus] [High register, powerful high notes, passionate and heartbreaking vocal] And I still think of you, though you left so many scars Yeah, I’m still texting your ghost, watching our fallen stars Why do I love you still, when you don't care at all? It hurts so bad when you stand close, watching me fall You took my heart away, left nothing but a shade I don't know why I love you, why this love won't fade [Bridge] [Highest emotional peak, belt vocals, crying vocal style, very high notes] Now seventh grade is here, passing by each day You are so close to me, but miles and miles away When you stand right next to me, the sadness starts to grow Why does love have to hurt? I really want to know You caused so much misery, so many sleepless nights Among all these strangers and these blinding lights I don't know why, I don't know how it can be But you left your permanent mark deep inside of me! [Guitar Solo] [Emotional, crying guitar chords] [Outro] [Very low register, whisper-like vocals, fading out] Seven years... and a simple "ok"... Why does it still hurt so bad today? When you stand close... My world moves so slow... I still love you... Even though you let me go... [Fade to End] [Silence]