forbudden

[Intro – soft piano arpeggios, faint stage hum] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – gentle piano, subtle shaker rhythm] You’re the name they scream in the crowd I’m the shadow where you lay your crown Your smile’s a billboard in the haze But you save your quiet for my days [Pre-Chorus – building string layers, soft kick drum] The world sees your perfect glow But I know the way your shoulders slow When the last fan’s cheer fades low You turn to me, and the noise lets go [Chorus – full piano and strings, warm vocal harmonies] Backstage light, just you and me No cameras flash, no company Your hand in mine, the night’s so still This love’s our secret, quiet thrill [Verse 2 – added acoustic guitar, light snare] You wear the glitter, I hold the coat You take the stage, I take the note Of every tired sigh you hide When the spotlight’s left you blind [Pre-Chorus – swelling strings, slightly louder drums] They sing your songs, they call your name But I’m the one who wipes the strain From your eyes when the show’s done You’re just you, no act, no fun [Chorus – layered vocals, richer string arrangement] Backstage light, just you and me No cameras flash, no company Your head on my chest, the world’s far away This love’s our safe place, every day [Bridge – stripped back piano only, intimate vocals] I don’t need the fame or the shine Just the way you look at me, mine When the curtains fall and the crowd is gone You’re the only one I want [Interlude – soft string quartet, fading piano] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus – full band, soaring vocal harmonies, climax] Backstage light, just you and me No cameras flash, no company Our love’s not for the front row seat It’s the quiet moments, complete [Outro – fading piano, final string chord] Backstage light, just you and me Our secret love, endlessly