Lately
Dan + Shay Lyrics

Lately, it's been hard to breathe
Recently, I have been struggling to catch my breath.

Just trying to keep my head above water
I am trying my best to stay afloat and remain positive during difficult times.

Sometimes life's in the way, all work and no play
Occasionally, my responsibilities and obligations prevent me from enjoying life to the fullest.

And lately, it's been hard to see the way you used to be
Recently, I have been unable to see the person you once were.

And I wonder, if the words I don't say
I am curious if the things I fail to express verbally have an impact on our relationship.

Can make it okay
Maybe my unspoken thoughts and feelings can fix things between us.

But I've been thinking 'bout us
I have been reflecting on our relationship a lot lately.

And I know that the going is rough
I am aware that our relationship is currently facing many challenges and obstacles.

And it feels like a little too much
It seems like there is too much going on and it's overwhelming me.

Maybe I don't say it enough
Perhaps I am not expressing my love and appreciation for you frequently or intensely enough.

So listen
I need you to pay attention and hear me out.

Girl you know you're beautiful
You already know that you are stunning.

I used to tell you all the time
I used to express this sentiment to you on a regular basis.

But when you let your hair down it still drives me crazy
When you let your hair down, it still has a powerful effect on me and makes me feel overwhelmed with love and emotion.

Something like a miracle
I consider it a miracle that you are in my life and I get to love and cherish you.

That I get to call you mine
It is a privilege to have you as my partner and to be able to refer to you as mine.

So baby have I told you that I love you lately
Have I expressed my love and affection for you recently?

Baby we can stay at home
We do not have to leave the house.

Or ditch the phone, don't have to go nowhere
We can get rid of our phones and simply exist together without any distractions or obligations.

And get lost in your eyes, let the time fly by
I want to get lost in your gaze and lose track of time as we stare into each other's eyes.

Baby, it don't matter what tomorrow brings
The future is uncertain, but it does not matter because I will always be by your side.

You know I'll be right there, today and tonight, the rest of my life
I will always be present and devoted to you, not just for today or tonight, but for the remainder of our lives together.

Have I told you that you're funny that you're sweet
Have I informed you of how humorous and kind you are?

And I love what's outside and everything that's underneath
I adore your appearance as well as your personality and inner qualities.

Have I told you that I miss you every second I'm asleep
Do you know how much I miss you when I am asleep and dreaming?

And I love the way you smiling when I kiss you in my dreams
I adore the way you grin when I kiss you in my dreams.

You're beautiful
Once again, I want to remind you that you are absolutely stunning.

Gonna tell you all the time
From this moment on, I vow to express my love and admiration for you constantly.

'Cause when you let your hair down, it still drives me crazy
I still feel overwhelmed with love and passion when you let your hair down.

Something like a miracle
Once again, I regard it as miraculous that I have you in my life.

I can't believe that you're all mine
I find it hard to believe that you belong entirely to me.

So baby have I told you that I love you lately
Once again, I need to ask if I have recently expressed my love and affection for you.