Prompt:

**Verse 1** You were running through the playground, Chasing dreams beneath the sun. I was smiling from a distance, Too shy to join the fun. You'd wave to everyone around you, I pretended not to see, But every little laugh you gave Felt like it belonged to me. **Pre-Chorus** Every year, another classroom, Different seats but same old view. You were always looking forward, I was always looking at you. **Chorus** From the back row to the hallways, Through every season, every day. I kept my heart inside a notebook, Where all the unsaid feelings stayed. You never knew you were my favorite In every story that I wrote. From grade school days to graduation, You were the song I never showed. **Verse 2** We grew taller with the summers, Different dreams, familiar skies. You'd be talking with your friends while I memorized your eyes. School dances, Friday football, Pictures hanging on the wall. You were living in the moment, I was loving through it all. **Pre-Chorus** Time kept turning every chapter, Still my heart remained the same. Every little "hello" mattered, Though you never knew my name. **Chorus** From the back row to the hallways, Through every season, every day. I kept my heart inside a notebook, Where all the unsaid feelings stayed. You never knew you were my favorite In every story that I wrote. From grade school days to graduation, You were the song I never showed. **Bridge** Maybe someday when we're older, We'll laugh about those younger years. Maybe then I'll tell the story I rehearsed a thousand times in tears. And if our paths keep going different, I'll still be grateful that I knew How one quiet little heartbeat Could grow because of you. **Final Chorus** From the back row to forever, You'll always be a part of me. Not because you ever loved me, But because you made me believe. Some hearts bloom in silent moments, Even if they're never told. You were my first beautiful memory, A love that quietly grew old. **Outro** So if you hear this little love song, Maybe you'll remember too— There was always someone smiling From the back row... looking at you.