The story
The silence between them is about to break.
They circle each other like moths around a flame, smiling and looking away while everyone else can see the train coming. Late-night calls run until sunrise, and the space where the truth should land keeps hanging there—until one of them finally says what both have been avoiding: he is already in love.
Lyrics
Verse 1
We've been dancin' 'round each other like two moths around a flame Every time I get too close you smile and look away Our friends all see it comin' like a train we can't derail But we keep pretendin' this is somethin' less than what it feels
Pre-Chorus
I'm runnin' out of reasons to pretend That this is just a friendship at the end
Chorus
We should be in love by now, what are we waitin' for Every sign is screamin' loud, knockin' on the door We should be in love by now, we've been halfway there so long Quit holdin' back and let it out, we should be in love by now
Verse 2
You called me at eleven, said you couldn't fall asleep We talked until the sunrise like we do most every week You said I'm not like other guys, I said you're not like anyone And there it was, the silence where the truth was almost done
Chorus
We should be in love by now, what are we waitin' for Every sign is screamin' loud, knockin' on the door We should be in love by now, we've been halfway there so long Quit holdin' back and let it out, we should be in love by now
Verse 3
Life's too short for almosts, too short for what-ifs and maybes I'm lookin' at you lookin' at me and we're both goin' crazy So I'm gonna say it first 'cause someone's gotta break the spell I'm already in love with you, in case you couldn't tell
Bridge
We wasted months on maybe Let's not waste another day I know you feel it, I can see it in your face So meet me where the fear runs out And the love we've got pours in We should be in love by now So let's begin Let's be in love by now
The sound
Warm pop-country, 104 BPM, bright acoustic guitar, light electric guitar with shimmer, modern drum groove with a pop influence, bass with a gentle bounce, subtle keys adding atmosphere, pedal steel on the chorus for country warmth, male vocal with anticipation and tenderness, production that balances modern pop sensibility with country heart