If I Don't Tell You

Everytime you're near
my heart begins to beat quicker,
my breath shortens,
and I begin to feel sicker.

Why can't I just tell you how I feel?
You're the only one that matters to me,
I'm scared to show you,
because I know it will never be.

We're the best of friends,
and we say whats on our mind,
but now things have changed,
and my thoughts stay confined

I know you're something special,
and I shouldn't let you go,
but there's something stopping me,
you don't love me, i know

Do you see things the way I do?
maybe you feel the same
I guess I should say how I feel,
but what if you dont, and im ashamed?

I can't be the only girl who feels this way,
scared to love a guy,
maybe im different,
or maybe im just shy

You could never love me,
I'm not skinny, or pretty,
you deserve someone better
anyone who isn't me

how can I tell you how I feel?
what if you turn away?
I'm scared to try,
my words would just go astray

if you said you loved me,
what would I feel?
would I be excited, nervous
asking "could it be real?"

i guess I'll try,
ive got to be true
besides, how will you know,
if I don't tell you?