(verse 1)
Rumors spinning fast down the fifth-grade hall
Everybody talking like they know it all
I had a secret, kept it tight in my chest
Wanted to tell her myself, hoping for the best
But someone told her first, now the story’s not mine
Now i’m stuck in my head reading every sign
They say she might like me, then they say she does not—
How am i supposed to know what’s true or what’s not?
(pre-chorus)
And when she walks by, i can’t read her face
I don’t know if it’s interest or empty space
My heart’s doing math i can’t seem to track…
Am i hearing truth, or trying to get something back?
(chorus)
Does she like me…
Or do i just wanna hear that?
Am i chasing something real
Or a story in my head that
Makes me feel a little less alone?
I don’t know, i don’t know…
Does she like me…
Or do i just wanna hear that?
(verse 2)
Some kids say she’s smiling when i’m round the room
Others say she’s quiet like i’m bringing her gloom
It’s confusing when every word hits different
Every rumor makes my heartbeat inconsistent
And then there’s nolan, standing close by her side
Laughing at her jokes with that confident vibe
I try not to stare, but it’s tough not to see
The possibility she’d never pick me
(pre-chorus)
I’m stuck between hope and what’s probably true
Between “maybe she likes me” and “she never will, dude.”
And every answer feels like it could crack
The little bit of courage that i’m trying to get back
(chorus)
Does she like me…
Or do i just wanna hear that?
Am i chasing something real
Or a story in my head that
Makes me feel a little less alone?
I don’t know, i don’t know…
Does she like me…
Or do i just wanna hear that?
(bridge)
Maybe i’m scared she won’t feel the same
Maybe i’m scared of the truth and the pain
Maybe it’s easier dreaming at night
Than facing the chance she never might
(breakdown)
So i keep guessing, stressing, wondering inside—
If i’m listening to hope or if i’m listening to lies
If i’m hearing her voice or just the thoughts in my mind…
Trying to find a sign
(chorus)
Does she like me…
Or do i just wanna hear that?
Am i chasing something real
Or a story in my head that
Makes me feel a little less alone?
I don’t know, i don’t know…
Does she like me…
Or do i just wanna hear that?
(outro)
Maybe someday i’ll find the truth somewhere
But right now i’m stuck between hope and fear
And i’m asking myself as i fade into night—
Do i want her to like me…
Or do i just wanna hear it sounds right?