[Gentle, hesitant melodic introduction] [Brief silence] I know that it’s been too long, And I know that doesn’t make things fine, But if I could have a moment of your time, I’d like to try to get this bit right. There are words that I’ve left unsaid, And years have grown about this place, I know I have no claim on you, But I would like to see your face. [Chorus] And it feels a little lighter, Like the pressure has changed somehow, There’s a quiet I remember That I haven’t noticed until now. I can hear the words between us, I can hear what they convey, And for once I don’t need anything More than what you say. [Melodic outro] (Sorry) [Brief silence] [Verse 2] Simply, I was wrong, and I am sorry, There is nothing more to say, No convenient explanation Can make the wrong things go away. I could tell you why I did it, I could tell you it’s all because… But a reason isn’t fair on you, And it doesn’t change what was. [Chorus] And it feels a little lighter, Like the atmosphere has changed somehow, There’s a quiet I remember That I haven’t noticed until now. I can hear the words between us, I can hear what they convey, And for once I don’t need anything More than what you say. [Melodic outro] (Sorry) [Brief silence] [Verse 3] Gone are the years that made you different, Wasted the little ones growing tall, Wasn’t there for what was difficult, Wasn’t there for when it was good at all. I taught you not to lean on me, Then left you wondering on who you could, Left you doubting that you mattered, When I should have really understood. [Chorus — layered] And it feels a little lighter, Like the oxygen has changed somehow, There’s a quiet I remember That I haven’t noticed until now. I can hear the words between us, I can hear what they convey, And for once I don’t need anything More than what you say. [Bridge] Yes, this is good, I think we can move on, Leave behind what happened and what’s gone. I forgive you for the years we never knew, And I think its time to be at peace with you. [Instrumental with guitar solo] [sparse instrumental, gradually opening harmony.] [Pause] [Final Chorus — fuller, layered] And it feels a little lighter, Like the space has changed somehow, There’s a quiet I remember That I haven’t noticed until now. I can hear the words between us, I can hear what they convey, And for once I don’t need anything More than what you say. [Outro] I wish that you could bring yourself To say these things to me. It would change so much for everyone, Perhaps more than you can see. But I know you’ll never manage to do it, And perhaps that’s the biggest shame I had to imagine your contrition To feel some relief again. [Brief Silence] [Gentle, hesitant melodic instrumental outro] (Sorry)
