I see you laughing, lost in the crowd I keep my distance, but I'm screaming loud Inside my chest, there's a quiet war Every glance makes me want you more I memorize the way you speak The way your eyes go soft, the way your smile peaks But I'm just a friend, just passing by While you're the reason I can't sleep at night I write the words I'll never say In notes I'll probably throw away But I wish you knew what's in my mind I'm just waiting for the perfect time When can I tell you That you've been living in my head? That every time you're near me My heart forgets what silence is When can I show you The truth I've tried so hard to hide? I'm standing in the shadows But I want to be right by your side When, when can I tell you? I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper Falling in love Some days I think you might feel it too But maybe that's just hope trying to pull me through I smile and act like it's all fine While love keeps aching down my spine You talk about them, and I just nod Trying to stay calm, trying not to fall apart But every joke you share, every look we trade Is another chance I let slip away Do you ever feel the same? Or am I just playing a losing game? The truth burns on the tip of my tongue But fear keeps me holding on When can I tell you That it's been you this whole damn time? That every poem I ever wrote Was secretly written with you in mind When can I show you The pieces of me you already hold? I'm tired of pretending I don't feel What I can't control When, when can I tell you? I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper Falling in love Maybe I'll never be that brave Maybe the moment will slip away But I swear if you gave me one sign I'd tell you everything tonight When can I tell you That you're the only one I see? That every version of forever Has always meant you and me When can I show you This love I've carried like a flame? Even if it changes everything I'd rather risk than live in shame So tell me When, when can I tell you? I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper I can't control the way I'm feeling, girl I'm falling deeper and deeper Falling in love