[Verse 1] I’m sorry Ari That she aimed her storms at you Threw her sharpest words Like they were all you ever knew Little kid hands Carrying blame that wasn’t yours Learning to tiptoe Round every slammed and breaking door [Chorus] I’m sorry Ari You were so brave Holding your breath Trying to keep the peace she never gave You didn’t earn a single bruise on your heart You were always a wonder She just tore it apart I’m sorry Ari But I’m so proud of who you are [Verse 2] I’ve seen you flinch At footsteps in an empty hall Still hear her voice In every silence Every call You built a home Out of scraps of other people’s care Teaching yourself What love could be when it is fair [Chorus] I’m sorry Ari You were so brave Holding your breath Trying to keep the peace she never gave You didn’t earn a single bruise on your heart You were always a wonder She just tore it apart I’m sorry Ari But I’m so proud of who you are [Bridge] You get to rest now (hey) You get to choose Which dreams you water Which names you use You’re not her story You’re not her scars You are the sky now You hold your own stars [Chorus] I’m sorry Ari You were so brave Holding your breath Trying to keep the peace she never gave You didn’t earn a single bruise on your heart You were always a wonder She just tore it apart I’m sorry Ari And I’ll keep loving who you are
