Silence on the Sidelines

[Intro]  
In the silence of the night, where the stars softly weep,  
I'm searching for your warmth, in dreams that I keep.  
[Verse 1]  
Can you tell me what I mean, in this dance we call fate?  
I've laid my heart on the line, trapped in a waiting state.  
I crave the touch of your love, that echoes in my chest,  
But all I find are shadows, where my hopes lay to rest.  
[Pre-Chorus]  
Oh, I long for clarity, through the clouds of your gaze,  
If you could only show me, would you set my heart ablaze?  
[Chorus]  
I'm here on the sidelines, as you steal every scene,  
With your laughter and your light, it feels like a dream.  
But I'm aching for a moment, to step into your world,  
To catch a spark of your affection, oh boy, can it unfurl?  
[Verse 2]  
Laying in this empty bed, thoughts drift like the tide,  
Hoping for your voice to break the silence that's inside.  
I've opened every window, let you in from the start,  
But your words remain unspoken, where's the rhythm of your heart?  
[Pre-Chorus]  
Oh, I see you shining bright, like a star up in the air,  
But you leave me here alone, with burdens hard to bear.  
[Chorus]  
I'm tired of the sidelines, I deserve a chance to shine,  
With a love that's reciprocal, a bond that feels divine.  
I'm giving all my energy, why can't you feel it's true?  
I'm lost within this silence, wondering where are you?  
[Bridge]  
So many questions linger, yet answers fade away,  
The love I have to give you, feels faded and astray.  
Walk with me in honesty, let this romance be our base,  
In the shadows, I won’t linger, I want to claim my place.  
[Outro]  
So here's my heart on a platter, open wide for you to see,  
I can't give you all my love, if you're just holding back on me.  
So take a step towards honesty, let the silence finally break,  
And fill this empty longing space—it's our hearts that are at stake.

Soulful R&B Ballad with Smooth Vocals and Soft Beats, female