Like an Eyelash in my Eye

Little star, nebulous 
You stay far outside of my reach 
Lofty and twinkling 
You were the light of my dreams 
Cloudy nights, out of sight 
Hide tearless eyes behind dark glasses 
Missed chance left me behind 
Not really sure it was mine 
Everyone knows who you are 
Your fame is bigger than who I 
Had gotten used to 
They carry pieces of you home 
Worship your ghost on their smartphones 
And they pay to see you 
When I never see you 

I broke the social script 
Blurted out how mad I felt about you 
Intrusive thoughts I said yes to 
You’re still a mystery to me 
How I wonder — did you forget me? 
I’m still here baking and I’m still happy 
Croissants and a cup of tea 
Nothing but crumbs on your shirt 
I pretend I don’t know who you are 
Too cool to admit I fell hard 
Now I never see you 
I’m quite all right on my own 
Got no one waiting at home 
I don’t need to see you

A whole world screaming your name 
Your every move in spotlights 
While they pay to see you 
I’m here scrolling through endless TikToks 
Watching you shine through their eyes 
But I still can't see you
I never see you