You hold me close, a faint smile on your face, then swiftly walk away
I still can feel the scent of your hair, it lingers, won’t fade
I’m standing by the closed door, right there on the threshold, all alone
Silence fills the air around, the clock ticks slow, its tone unknown
What do I know about you? I know your eyes so clear and bright
When you look at me, they shine, a pure and gentle light
I know the dimples in your cheeks when your smile breaks through
Your honest laugh, your cheeky jokes — I’ve felt them all anew
I know you love to lecture, teach, to share your point of view
And how you want to be heard, your voice, it must come through
You don’t like being saved, or having choices made for you
That’s who you are — I see it all, it’s all so very true
But tell me how you feel when you look at me like I’m from another world
Where do you drift away when my words have left you hurt?
Tell me what’s on your mind when we’re on different sides of the city
What are your dreams, what do you see when you close your eyes at night, so pretty?
Do you hear me before I dial your number, do you sense me near?
Though… we both know the answers, it’s clear, it’s crystal clear
I take a step to follow you, but the doorway’s empty now
You’re racing down the empty street, the past between us somehow
The streetlights flow across your windshield, painting lines of gold
You stare ahead, lost in thought, a story yet untold
I know you drive with skill and grace, you hate the fools who block the way
They call you “cool big sister”, but also “bookish”, they say
I know you’re responsible, your meals are always fine
A tech whiz, no task too hard, you conquer every line
And you can wait, with patience deep, you face the world with pride
Through every challenge, every storm, you never step aside
But tell me how you feel when you look at me like I’m from another world
Where do you drift away when my words have left you hurt?
Tell me what’s on your mind when we’re on different sides of the city
What are your dreams, what do you see when you close your eyes at night, so pretty?
Do you hear me before I dial your number, do you sense me near?
Though… we both know the answers, it’s clear, it’s crystal clear
I come back to myself, the silence fades, I’m waking up
After time alone with thoughts, I find my way, I don’t give up
Back to the daily grind I go, so much to do, so much to chase
‘Cause I know you don’t believe in fairy tales, you live here, in this place
It seems I’ve got a little something, a plan I think will surprise
I think I can amaze you, look into your eyes
I know beneath your strength, you’re fragile, you need support, it’s true
More than I do, deep inside, this is what I knew
You’ve stepped in traps along the way, life’s weight can be so tough
Sometimes you want to leave it all, but where can you go, enough?
Trapped by routine’s tight embrace, you long for peace, for calm
For simple happiness, a quiet life, a safe, unbroken arm
But tell me how you feel when you look at me like I’m from another world
Where do you drift away when my words have left you hurt?
Tell me what’s on your mind when we’re on different sides of the city
What are your dreams, what do you see when you close your eyes at night, so pretty?
Do you hear me before I dial your number, do you sense me near?
Though… we both know the answers, it’s clear, it’s crystal clear