Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
And when he laughed the world lit up around him
My world lit up around him

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who stayed up until 1am to reassure me
Because I had a bad day

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who smiled every time our eyes met
Because he knew it made me smile back

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who explained why the Earth was round when I asked
Because I was "just curious"


Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who was nervous to meet my friends
Because he wanted them to like him

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who texts back even though I'm asleep
Because he knew I'd worry if he didn't

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who I once was in love with
Because he was always there for me

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who I called my best friend
Because we were always there for each other

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who sat a different table
Because he met some new people

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who doesn't talk to me much anymore
Because he fell in love with a girl

Today in the school yard
I saw a boy
Who doesn't look at me in the hallway
Because he's different now

What happened to the boy who laughed without a care
Who stayed up until 1am
Who smiled
Who was curious about the world
Who cared
Who texted every night
Who loved
Who was always there for me

What happened to the boy in the school yard?
Because I need him right about now