She was in love with falling
So sweetly into his smile

She was in love with falling
So deeply into his arms.

She was in love with falling
happily into his bed.

She learned to hate falling
When he said goodbye.

Because falling has a different meaning
When no one is there to catch you.

-ARI

It was the color of your bedside lamp that paints the room just the same
when I am seeing you lay there on the bed watching Manchester United game
and when I move my leg inside the blanket we share to keep you tight
you'd give me that "I am here" smile and kiss my forehead goodnight
then when the morning knocks, I will find you still counting sheep
and I will find myself exhumed by the whisper of your sleep

I know a lot
More than you'd think
It's because I listen
And remember
And you speak freely
Not caring if I hear

Because no one ever notices
The shadow of a girl
At the back of the classroom