Discover the story of the song > I Can See You – Taylor Swift

The protagonist sees her romantic partner in the hallway and knows that he doesn't think she can see him. She has been watching him secretly for a long time and tries not to let her feelings show. The protagonist wonders what her partner would do if she made a move, if they were never caught, and if they never made a sound. She can see her partner waiting for her, and imagines what he would do if she revealed that she could see him. The protagonist also envisions them being together in secret, and promises not to tell anyone about their relationship. Overall, the song is about the protagonist secretly watching her partner and the thoughts and fantasies she has about their relationship.