Fading Laughter

[Intro]  
A whisper in the night, shadows dance on the wall,  
We were just a spark, but now it feels so small.  
Laughter echoes in my mind, bittersweet refrain,  
Moments shine like forever, but the love stays in vain.  

[Verse 1]  
We shared our secrets over coffee cups,  
Cheeky notes and midnight talks, never getting enough.  
You wore your heart like armor, tightly wrapped and sealed,  
But even through your silence, I could sense what you concealed.  

[Pre-Chorus]  
Oh, how we played like children, teasing every day,  
But deep inside, I know it’s not enough to stay.  
You’re haunted by the echoes of a love that went away,  
Breaking walls stops you from taking that leap of faith.  

[Chorus]  
You were the sun that warmed my winter nights,  
But shadows hold you back from reaching for the light.  
A beautiful illusion, a dream that felt so real,  
Yet in your heart of hearts, love’s a wound you can’t heal.  

[Verse 2]  
Whispers in the hallway, you used to make me laugh,  
Each cheeky smile a memory etched, now a fragile photograph.  
You pushed away what could have been, clenched your heart so tight,  
While I’m left with these feelings, chasing after fading light.  

[Pre-Chorus]  
You taught me not to love, through every painful stare,  
But I hold onto our laughter, believing you might care.  
Yet I can’t change the fears that keep you far away,  
I just wish you’d see the joy that love could bring each day.  

[Chorus]  
You were the sun that warmed my winter nights,  
But shadows hold you back from reaching for the light.  
A beautiful illusion, a dream that felt so real,  
Yet in your heart of hearts, love’s a wound you can’t heal.  

[Bridge]  
So here we stand, a pair of tangled hearts,  
With memories of a start that can’t find where to part.  
I’ll treasure every giggle, every tear we’ve shared,  
But I won’t force your hand; I’ll love you from a distance, bare.  

[Outro]  
I’ll hold the laughter close, as I say goodbye,  
You’re the best part of my dreams, but I’ll learn how to fly.  
Though love may not be free, I’ll carry on my way,  
Our golden memories will shimmer, never fade to gray.

Melancholic Indie Pop, Acoustic guitar, Soft vocals