I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
Zack looked over at Katie. He loved her. He really did. And he had to tell her, he couldn't go on. But...he wouldn't. He couldn't. He was...afraid.
What started out as friendship, has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
They'd been friends for years, and years, and years. And somewhere in the middle of those years, he'd felt something more. But he'd never dared to let it show.
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear
Cause I feel so secure when we're together
He knew she was his soul mate. He knew he couldn't not tell her forever; there'd be boyfriends, and perhaps even an engagement. If he couldn't tell her, it'd never be him. There was no reason to be scared, as he felt so at ease with her, so complete.
You give my life direction
You make everything so clear
He never knew what to do, where to go, what to say, unless he was with her. Everything seemed so clear with her.
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
He'd had girlfriends, but they'd always been substitutes for her. Even as he'd kissed them, he'd imagined her. That's when he knew it'd never work with anyone but her.
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
He could hug her, and she told him everything. He was close to her, but she still only saw him as a friend. It was more than he'd ever thought could happen, though.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
That was it. He had to tell her.
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
He went straight to her house, in through the door. Her mom was shocked, but he didn't care. This was it. It was finally going to happen.
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find
He'd even followed her sometimes, seen her special places where she went to be alone. He listened to her, too, and she showed him a different way of seeing things.
And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
He was nearly there now. Up the stairs...
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
He didn't know why he'd kept it a secret for so long.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
This was it...
Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
He ran into her bedroom.
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.
"Katie, I love you."