Second Glance
Alex Wilson
Description
A driving pop-rock anthem exploring the nervous excitement and internal conflict of a second chance encounter. "Second Glance" captures the universal experience of seeing someone again and wrestling with the courage to act, set against a backdrop of pulsing rhythms and soaring melodic hooks. The song builds from restrained verses to explosive choruses, mirroring the protagonist's journey from hesitation to tentative hope.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Crowd parts, there you are again, Same spot, like a sign from when. First time I froze, let it slip, Now fate's giving me a grip. Eyes lock for a second too long, Heart pounds like a forgotten song. Should I move, should I stay? Don't let it fade away. [Pre-Chorus] Pulse quickens, world slows down, Second chance coming around. [Chorus] Eyes meet twice, heart skips a beat, Second glance, but I stay in my seat. Pulse racing, time stands still, What if I will? What if I will? Missed the first, now here's the chance, Take the dance, advance. But shadows pull me back again, Second glance, where to begin? [Verse 2] You turn, smile catches light, Igniting fire in the night. Words bubble up inside my chest, Put this hesitation to rest. Crowd fades, it's just us two, What am I supposed to do? One step forward, don't retreat, Make this moment complete. [Pre-Chorus] Pulse quickens, world slows down, Second chance coming around. [Chorus] Eyes meet twice, heart skips a beat, Second glance, but I stay in my seat. Pulse racing, time stands still, What if I will? What if I will? Missed the first, now here's the chance, Take the dance, advance. But shadows pull me back again, Second glance, where to begin? [Bridge] (Guitar build, harmonies explode) No more waiting, no more fear, Draw you near, make it clear. Break the chain, seize the day, Don't let it slip away. This glance won't be the last, Rewrite the past, at last. [Chorus] Eyes meet twice, heart skips a beat, Second glance, but I stay in my seat. Pulse racing, time stands still, What if I will? What if I will? Missed the first, now here's the chance, Take the dance, advance. But shadows pull me back again, Second glance, where to begin? [Outro] Second glance, take the chance... Don't let it end. (Fade out with layered vocals and guitar feedback)