I see the way you look at her

Your eyes shine bright, but I know it hurts

Cause there's a secret I can't share

The love I feel, I can’t declare

You talk about your dreams so free

But I’m the one who’s lost at sea

Caught between my heart and mind

A love so strong, but I'm behind

I want to tell you how I feel

But that would break the bond we sealed

So I’ll stand here, pretend I’m fine

While inside, I'm losing time

How do I hide the love I hold?

A burning secret, untold and cold

I wish you’d see what’s in my eyes

But instead, I wear this thin disguise

I cheer you on, I play my part

Hiding the ache within my heart

I can’t betray the trust we’ve made

So I bury the love that won’t fade

You talk of her, and I smile too

But deep inside, I wish you knew

The love I feel, the ache I hide

But for your sake, I push it aside

It’s hard to watch you fall in love

With someone else, not who I’ve dreamt of

I’m here for you, through thick and thin

But deep inside, my heart won’t win

Should I speak or stay in line?

Should I wait and make her mine?

But then I’d lose what we have here

A friendship close, but love unclear

How do I smile when my heart is torn?

Loving you feels both right and worn

I’m lost between what’s right and true

Caught in the space between me and you

I cheer you on with every word

But in my silence, my pain is heard

The love I have, I’ll lock away

Pretending I’m fine another day

I’d rather see you happy, I know that’s true

But every step you take brings me further from you

The love I keep, the love I hide

It’s getting harder to push aside

How do I hide the love I hold?

A burning secret, untold and cold

I wish you’d see what’s in my eyes

But instead, I wear this thin disguise

I cheer you on, I play my part

Hiding the ache within my heart

I can’t betray the trust we’ve made

So I bury the love that won’t fade

I’ll stay your friend, I’ll stay your guide

But my love for you, I’ll keep inside

One day, maybe, you’ll understand

The love I’ve held with open hands