Story Behind The Song
Loving someone who doesn't see you in that way - hanging around until (hopefully) it happens
| Song Length |
3:19 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Unrequited Love, Jealousy |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
TRAILING AFTER YOU
Words and Music by Laurence Conway
© (all rights reserved) Laurence Conway, 2017
Verse 1:
I've known you for the longest time now
But I'm consigned to the background
I'm just your living wallpaper in your eyes
You give all your best attention to other guys
I simply find I'm blanked
Sad poor ignored fella in the crowd
Such envy grips me
But I don't cut and run
Was born optimistic
Chorus:
TRAILING AFTER YOU
My chief pursuit in life
It gets me through
I'm biding my time till you turn round and look at me
And want me as much as I want you
Verse 2:
I've watched some lucky lazy bozos
Hanging around, taking from you
I know what they're about - you don't see it yet
You'll start to realize it one day
Oh, I'd give more than they ever would
Wherever you go for now will be like my neighbourhood
(Spoken) I mean I'll be there, too...
(Sung) ...So jealous but with patience so deep
I'm trapped in that mindset
Repeat Chorus
Instrumental Break
Repeat Chorus twice