[Verse 1] She sleeps on her side Same old dip in the mattress Four hours staring at the ceiling fan Counting every small disaster I drew up my plans Silent in the kitchen light Thought I’d fix what I’d broken Thought I’d finally get it right [Chorus] But it’s still hers Never ours Twenty-five years and a house full of scars Only ashes in my mouth Every word I never said out loud Tastes like shame Tastes like shame right now [Verse 2] Photo frames on the hallway wall Kids at beaches Birthday cake All the ways she stood beside me All the chances I’d still take I sign my name on another form Like I’m signing off a life How do you say “I’m sorry” To the woman who was your sky [Chorus] ‘Cause it’s still hers Never ours Twenty-five years and a house full of scars Only ashes in my mouth Every promise that I burned back down Tastes like shame Tastes like shame right now [Bridge] I thought the big move Would clean the slate But I’m standing in the ruins Of what I didn’t say If I could give it back Every wasted night Every foolish doubt I’d trade every last defense Just to spit these ashes out [Chorus] But it’s still hers Never ours Twenty-five years and a heart pulled apart Only ashes in my mouth Every “sorry” that won’t come out Tastes like shame Yeah It’s shame right now
