A Love That Lingers

[Verse 1]
I stand here caught in the space between
Holding on to what’s unseen
Your shadows dance in my mind
A love I can't leave behind

[Pre-Chorus]
You said just friends, I try to believe
But my heart’s got a different history
Filtering thoughts, keeping it inside
Pretending I’m fine, but I’m breaking inside

[Chorus]
I love you still, even as you fade away
In this cycle of love, I choose to stay
Memories like stars, burning bright
Cherished till the last light
You are the ghost in my heart, forever so
Friendship’s just a thin disguise
While my soul still cries

[Verse 2]
Casual talks and empty smiles
Trying to walk these fragile miles
Betraying myself every day
Lost in what I want to say

[Pre-Chorus]
You’re moving on, I accept the scene
But inside, I’m burning still 
Filtering thoughts, guard the ache
Pretend I’m fine, for old time’s sake

[Chorus]
I love you still, even as you fade away
In this cycle of love, I choose to stay
Memories like stars, burning bright
Cherished till the last light
You are the ghost in my heart, forever so
Friendship’s just a thin disguise
While my soul still cries

[Bridge]
Can’t break these chains yet, I hold on tight
Lost in the shadows of the night
Hope flickers in the distant sky
A silent prayer, a whispered goodbye

[Outro]
Though I’ve set you free, inside I mourn
Love’s quiet ache, forever born
Memories fade but never truly gone
In my heart, you still live on

Melancholic acoustic ballad with heartfelt vocals and gentle guitar