Waiting In The Wings

You were standing there, just beyond the light
Holding my hand through every fight
My heartbeat, my breath, my silent guide
The strength that kept my dreams alive
You were my star behind the scenes
Healing my wounds, calming my screams
With just one touch, you'd wash away the pain
Your love, a soft and healing rain

All I needed was right here beside me
Lost in shadows while you lit my way
Is it true that angels walk among us?
Now I know how deeply you loved me
(Oh, how you loved me)

Waiting in the wings, night after night
Telling me I'd shine so bright
I felt your love in every breath I'd take
Every melody, every note we'd make
But now there's just this emptiness inside
You waited backstage, but I arrived too late
Too late to say I loved you too

I was trapped, so blind I couldn't see
Your heart was mine since we were barely teens
While drowning in someone else's toxic sea
You were my shelter, my sanctuary, my peace

All I needed was right here beside me
Lost in shadows while you lit my way
Is it true that angels walk among us?
Now I know how deeply you loved me
(Oh, how you loved me)

The spotlight's burning, but I'm cold inside
Without you here to be my guide
I'd trade these stages, these songs I've sung
Just to see you smiling where you belong
(Where you always belonged)

All I needed was right here beside me
Lost in shadows while you lit my way
Is it true that angels walk among us?
Now I know how deeply you loved me
(Oh, how you loved me)

Waiting in the wings, one last embrace
Your love was written all over my face
I feel your spirit in every song I sing
A love so pure, it breaks my heart's wing
You waited backstage, now I understand
The truest love was always in your hand

Too late to say I love you
Too late, but I love you
Too late to say I love you
Too late, but I love you
I love you