It was a late summer evening, the sky dripping gold
Your life carried through the air, like a story untold
I watched you walk beside him, your hand in his grip
But in my heart, it was my name upon your lips
I've been living in the shadows, watching your every move
Each stolen glance, a spark, that ain't no flame I can't remove
I swear I've known you longer than the stars in the sky
And I'd give my whole world just to look in your eyes
But the way you smile, it pulls me under, like a storm that whispers thunder
I feel the fire burning deep, but I stay silent, my heart asleep
I'm lost in the fire, the one you never see
A love that's grown stronger, waiting patiently
I dream of your touch, the way our lips collide
In a world that's ours alone, with nothing left to hide
But you're still wrapped in someone else's lies
And I'm just a man standing on the other side
I see you at the bus stop, your hair catching light
I imagine pulling you close, holding you through the night
But reality's a cruel distance, a chasm between
You with him, and me, trapped in this unseen dream
In my mind, I taste the vanilla on your breath
Feel your skin on mine, a love that cheats death
I would give you the world, Layla, don't you know
But you're tethered to a love that's a fading glow
I see the way your heart is aching, with every false promise he's making
I take your hand, lead you away, but for now I can only stay
I'm lost in the fire, the one you never see
A love that's grown stronger, waiting patiently
I dream of your touch, the way our lips collide
In a world that's ours alone, with nothing left to hide
But you're still wrapped in someone else's lies
And I'm just a man standing on the other side
I dream of you, in silken moonlight
Your dress slipping, body's pressed tight
Every breath you take, I follow close
Every sigh you make, I need you most
We'd run away, leave this world behind
Chase the stars, a love entwined
But for now I'll keep waiting in the dark
With only dreams to light my smile
I'm lost in the fire, the one you never see
A love that's grown stronger, waiting patiently
I dream of your touch, the way our lips collide
In a world that's ours alone, with nothing left to hide
But you're still wrapped in someone else's lies
And I'm just a man standing on the other side
Until the day you finally see, that every dream you have is me
A burning silence lost in this fire, a love so deep it fuels desire
And when you break free, I'll be right here
Waiting to pull you close, whispering I'm here