Intro
(Gentle acoustic guitar with a hint of melancholy)

Verse 1
We laugh and share our dreams, side by side,
I hide my feelings deep, where they can’t collide.
Your smile lights up my world, but you can’t see,
The love that’s growing inside of me.

Pre-Chorus
I’m scared to let it show,
Afraid of what you’d do.
If you knew my heart’s secret,
Would I still have you?

Chorus
Caught in the friendzone, it’s a bittersweet place,
I see you every day, but can’t touch your face.
I’d rather bear this pain, and keep you close to me,
Than risk losing you, to a love that can’t be.

Interlude
(Soft instrumental with a touch of longing)

Verse 2
We talk about our lives, your hopes and fears,
I’m always by your side, to wipe away the tears.
But every word you say, cuts deep like a knife,
Knowing I can’t be more, in your life.

Pre-Chorus
I’m scared to let it show,
Afraid of what you’d do.
If you knew my heart’s secret,
Would I still have you?

Chorus
Caught in the friendzone, it’s a bittersweet place,
I see you every day, but can’t touch your face.
I’d rather bear this pain, and keep you close to me,
Than risk losing you, to a love that can’t be.

Bridge
If you ever knew the truth,
Would it push you away?
Or could we find a way,
To make you want to stay?
But the fear of losing you,
Keeps my heart at bay.

Interlude
(Solo instrumental, capturing the essence of inner conflict)

Chorus
Caught in the friendzone, it’s a bittersweet place,
I see you every day, but can’t touch your face.
I’d rather bear this pain, and keep you close to me,
Than risk losing you, to a love that can’t be.

Outro
(Soft, tender instrumental)
So I’ll smile through the pain, keep this love inside,
Cherish every moment, with you by my side.
For in this silent love, I find a way to cope,
Bound by friendship’s chains, and a heart full of hope.

(Gentle fade-out with soft guitar and piano)