Whispers of the Heart
Compose a gentle piano and acoustic guitar duet that captures the bittersweet longing of unspoken love between two best friends. Layer in subtle strings to convey the warmth and hesitation, building towards a hopeful but unresolved melody.
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
We share Tuesday mornings at the corner booth
You talk about your weekend, I just watch you move
There's something in the way you laugh at my jokes
Like you know me better than I know myself most days
[Pre-Chorus]
And I breathe you in
Every time you lean a little closer
[Chorus]
Your perfume lingers on my jacket sleeve
Hours after you've said goodbye to me
I could tell you what I'm thinking
But some words change everything
So I wear your perfume home
And I leave it all unspoken
[Verse 2]
You ask me if I'm seeing anyone these days
I say no, and you smile in that careful way
We've built this comfortable, beautiful thing
And I'm terrified of what the truth might break
[Pre-Chorus]
So I breathe you in
Store it up for when you're gone again
[Chorus]
Your perfume lingers on my jacket sleeve
Hours after you've said goodbye to me
I could tell you what I'm thinking
But some words change everything
So I wear your perfume home
And I leave it all unspoken
[Bridge]
Maybe you already know
Maybe you're waiting too
Maybe I'm a fool for holding back
Or maybe I'm a fool for wanting you
[Chorus]
Your perfume lingers on my jacket sleeve
Days after you've said goodbye to me
One of these times I'll find the courage
Or maybe I won't, maybe that's the story
I'll just wear your perfume home
(Wear it home)
And keep it all unspoken
(All unspoken)
[Outro]
For now, I breathe you in
And that's enough
For now