[Verse 1] I keep the porch light on for everyone who calls I know the names of every neighbor’s dog I carry soup when winter takes the stairs And say, “I’m here,” like that should mend the air [Pre-Chorus] But there are coats I never gave back And goodbyes I let go slack [Chorus] I meant to be kind, I meant to be true Still left a little wreckage walking through The doors swung wide, the road ran smooth I had my share of luck—and so did you I’m sorry for the hearts I couldn’t hold For promises that thinned before they’d grown I tried to love you with the hands I had And still, I know, I left you sad [Verse 2] The old friends wave from tables by the glass I smile, then watch the moment hurry past A letter waits beneath the fruit bowl’s ring I write the truth, then soften everything [Pre-Chorus] I never meant to make you small But meaning well won’t mend it all [Chorus] I meant to be kind, I meant to be true Still left a little wreckage walking through The doors swung wide, the road ran smooth I had my share of luck—and so did you I’m sorry for the hearts I couldn’t hold For promises that thinned before they’d grown I tried to love you with the hands I had And still, I know, I left you sad [Bridge] No grand excuse, no noble line Can turn your hurt to something fine I’ll sit and hear what I put you through And let the silence tell me what is true [Final Chorus] I meant to be kind, I meant to be true I see the little wreckage walking through The doors swung wide, the road ran smooth I had my share of luck—and so did you I’m sorry for the hearts I couldn’t hold For promises I should have kept and grown I’ll try to love you with a steadier hand And honor every place where you still stand [Outro] I had my share of luck I know you had your cost
