Tearing Me Up Inside

I've been walking in circles Watching you every day I've been taking every care Not to scare you away I've made you my friend You've put your trust in me I'm a shoulder to cry on Whenever you're in need I've been reading your ways Looking for a sign Is there any chance at all That I can make you mine? Well I've come this far But there's a longer way to go My chances look slim But soon I will know It's tearing me up inside Holding back for you Feelings are hard to hide They're 'bout to slip right through It's tearing me up inside I don't know what to do I know I'll lose this fight How can I let you know? I've been trying lately To show you a secret way I reached out to touch you gently Stricken by your grace I just hope that you see And help me break this pain If I lose you by telling It's all been in vain It's tearing me up inside Holding back for you Feelings are hard to hide They're 'bout to slip right through It's tearing me up inside I don't know what to do I know I'll lose this fight How can I let you know? There was a time before when I thought I was brave But now I'm here with you I shiver and I shake I fight the words of love and it all comes crashing down I close my eyes, I let them go I have to let you know It's tearing me up inside Holding back for you Feelings are hard to hide They're 'bout to slip right through Oh, it's tearing me up inside I don't know what to do I know I'll lose this fight How can I let you know that It's tearing me up inside? Oh, it's tearing me up inside I don't know what to do I know I'll lose this fight How can I let you know?