Periphery Lyrics

You're always rounding the corner right in front of me

Always aware of your presence in my periphery

Split-second cameos as I sleep

Ships in the night passing silently

I let go again and again but

This kind of thing doesn't easily rest

And I don't understand

You say we get what we want if we put in the time, tell me

Does that now apply

Help me to understand

'Cause I like to imagine that when you're standing next to me

You can feel the tension, the pull, the electricity

You're playing it cool, you've got your guard up too

But secretly you want me like I want you

Shoulder to shoulder, only inches between

I keep my eyes focused so you don't look and see how

I'm delighted to be this close to you

Just thinking about reaching out and touching you

'Cause I like to imagine that when you're standing next to me

You can feel the tension, the pull, the electricity

You're playing it cool, you've got your guard up too

But secretly you want me like I want you

So thick, you could cut it with a knife

Am I daydreaming, is it all in my mind

Inches away and I've gotta try to

Keep my composure while I'm burning inside

'Cause I like to imagine that when you're standing next to me

You can feel the tension, the pull, the electricity

You're playing it cool, you've got your guard up too

But secretly you want me like I want you