I’m Sorry This Time

[Verse 1] I missed the school play I heard about the tears You held it all in quiet While I was not there I wore my own excuses Like they meant something more But you were in the doorway Waiting by the door [Pre-Chorus] And I see it now In your tired eyes Every little silence I let stack up high [Chorus] I’m sorry, my daughter I let you down I’m sorry, my daughter I wasn’t around Take this sorry heart And keep it as mine I’m sorry, my daughter I’m sorry this time [Verse 2] You needed steady hands I gave you broken plans You asked me simple questions And I changed the subject again I know I made you stronger In a way I should not You learned to guard your feelings From the hurt I brought [Pre-Chorus] And I hear your voice In the walls at night Saying, “Why’d you leave me?” And I have no fight [Chorus] I’m sorry, my daughter I let you down I’m sorry, my daughter I wasn’t around Take this sorry heart And keep it as mine I’m sorry, my daughter I’m sorry this time [Bridge] If I could give you back The days I wasn’t here I’d lay them at your feet And stay right here No more empty promises No more half-made plans Just me, showing up With open hands [Chorus] I’m sorry, my daughter I let you down I’m sorry, my daughter I wasn’t around Take this sorry heart And keep it as mine I’m sorry, my daughter I’m sorry this time