I see him standing over there,
hands in pockets, unaware
that I know he covets me. 
Does he know it can never be?

My friend is most dear to me,
I need him here can't he see?
To talk me through my silly fears
and sweep away all my tears.

My heart belongs to another, 
My very special long-time lover. 
It doesn't mean that I don't need
his friendship, his advice to heed.

I wish he knew that if I could
choose another, it's him I would. 
He can only watch from afar
wondering how close we really are.

I turned around to wave goodbye,
Was that a tear in his eye?
Please don't be sad, I've loved you too
Ever since we were friends anew.

You'll always be in my heart
You're in a very special part
Please know that I'll always be there
when you need someone to care.

I hope you see I'll always need you
to do that special thing you do
when I come knocking on your door
seeking a laugh from you once more.