saw you there
I've seen you many times
I follow you, unnoticed
In the shadows, alone in the crowd
Only a few feet from me now
I could reach out
But you'd never see me

For a moment I thought
You looked into my eyes
Said "You're so beautiful"
And told me you were lonely
I challenged your gaze
But you just turn away
You never really see me

Your thoughts turn to others
Turn inside in your mind, implode
I wish I could read their ancient code
Or at least you could translate
I'd give anything to get inside your head
For just one day, an hour perhaps
But you still wouldn't see me

I'm not in the know
I'm not in the now
I'm still back at that moment
When you told me I was beautiful
And you were so lonely
I wish I were in the "In Crowd"
So you'd finally see me

But somehow I'm beneath you
I can't achieve your status
But I'll keep watching, follow your movement
Maybe someday I'll get there
Attain your fame so you'd notice
Perhaps even recognize me again
If I were famous you'd see me

But from here, you're untouchable.

for Aaron Lewis