Before
Hello

Before hello… Before hello…

Coffee cooling in my hand, Waiting for the light to change. You looked up and caught me looking; Suddenly I loved the rain.

Had "hello" resting on my tongue, Then you smiled; my mind went blank. Everybody crossed the street I just stood there, grinning back.

The city moves. I fall behind. Your smile keeps playing in my mind. I missed my chance to say a word - But here's the part you never heard:

I fell in love before hello, One look, one breath, and there I go. One smile, and I can't keep still. I don't know you. I hope I will.

You walked away; the feeling stayed. Now every sidewalk is a stage. If I get one more chance, you'll know: I fell in love before hello.

Oh-oh, before hello. One look, one breath, and there I go. Oh-oh, before hello.

I take the long way home these days, Past that café, past that light. A hundred faces, none of yours - Maybe tomorrow gets it right.

I practice "Hi" and laugh out loud. Who knew one word could feel so new? I used to hurry through this town. Now I look up because of you.

The city moves. I fall behind. Your smile keeps playing in my mind. I missed my chance to say a word - But here's the part you never heard:

I fell in love before hello, One look, one breath, and there I go. One smile, and I can't keep still. I don't know you. I hope I will.

You walked away; the feeling stayed. Now every sidewalk is a stage. If I get one more chance, you'll know: I fell in love before hello.

Maybe you were only being kind. Maybe that's as far as it will go. But if I see that smile again, I'll start with something small: hello.

I fell in love before hello, One look, one breath, and there I go. One smile, and I can't keep still. I don't know you. I hope I will.

You walked away; the feeling stayed. Now every sidewalk is a stage. Next time, I'll let the feeling show: I fell in love before hello.

Oh-oh, before hello… Oh-oh, before hello…

Hi.