Hallways
Navigating Adolescence: The Unseen Desires Behind Hallways
Lyrics
It's just another day of school
Expressing the routine of attending school.
I've been trying to act cool
Attempting to appear composed or self-assured.
But no matter what I do
Despite efforts, there's a struggle to make an impression.
I never seem to impress you
Feeling unsuccessful in gaining approval or attention.
I see you laughing with your friends
Observing the person of interest enjoying moments with others.
With your smile that never ends
Highlighting the person's captivating and constant smile.
And as day fades into night
Transition from day to night, with thoughts consumed by the person.
You're the one thing on my mind
The person is the predominant thought and focus.
You're the one thing on my mind
Reiteration of the person's overwhelming presence in thoughts.
I've changed the way I talk
Altering personal speech in an attempt to stand out.
Even the way I walk
Changing physical behavior to be noticed by the person.
Just to be noticed by you
Going to great lengths to gain the person's attention.
I can't approach you
Expressing difficulty in approaching the person directly.
Cause' when I'm close to you
Proximity to the person triggers a strong emotional response.
It triggers fight or flight, and I fly
Reference to a flight response when feeling close to the person.
When I'm trying to rest
Mentioning challenges in finding peace or relaxation.
You know you still get the best
Despite attempts to rest, thoughts of the person persist.
You've got me losing my head
Feeling overwhelmed and emotionally stirred by the person.
Thank god it's still on my neck
Grateful for maintaining composure despite emotional turmoil.
I see you every day in class
Regular sightings of the person in a shared environment.
Sketching something at your desk
Noticing the person engaged in a creative activity.
But when you pass me in the hall
Despite being in close proximity, the person remains oblivious.
You don't notice me at all
Emphasizing the person's lack of awareness when passing by.
No, you don't notice me at all
Reiteration of the person's apparent lack of notice.
I've changed the way I talk
Repeating the theme of modifying communication for attention.
Even the way I walk
Continued efforts to adjust behavior to be noticed.
Just to be noticed by you
Underlining the challenge of approaching the person directly.
I can't approach you
Reiteration of the difficulty in initiating contact.
Cause' when I'm close to you
Restating the emotional response to proximity with the person.
It triggers fight or flight, and I fly
Repeating the flight response triggered by closeness.
It's just another day of school
Cyclic reference to the routine of attending school.
I've been trying to act cool
Continued efforts to maintain a composed appearance.
But no matter what I do
Persistent struggle to make a lasting impression.
I never seem to impress you
Reiterating the difficulty in impressing the person.
I just wanna impress you
Expressing a strong desire to gain the person's approval.
I've changed the way I talk
Repetition of modifying communication for attention.
Even the way I walk
Continued efforts to change behavior for notice.
Just to be noticed by you
Emphasizing the challenge of approaching the person.
I can't approach you
Reiteration of the difficulty in initiating contact.
Cause' when I'm close to you
Restating the emotional response to proximity with the person.
It triggers fight or flight, and I fly
Repeating the flight response triggered by closeness.
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