I Never Meant to Make It Hard

This acoustic country ballad opens with fingerpicked guitar and a warm upright bass, joined by sparse pedal steel for depth, The soulful male vocals deliver emotional melodies, while subtle piano and gentle harmonies lift the chorus, Light percussion enters in the bridge, then retreats for an intimate acoustic outro

Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 2025 Lyrics may not be remixed, used as prompts for AI, or otherwise reproduced without consent. Please check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@firstep3 You looked at me with your tear-streaked face Like love itself had lost its place. You whispered low, “I wish I could,” But wishes never do much good. You’ve got a life you’re afraid to break, And you're not sure how much you can take. We've never touched in the dark of night, And that temptation doesn't seem right. If I’ve been the reason you cry, If I’ve been the cause for that sigh, I’m sorry for the time we stole, For makin’ want outweigh control. I’ll give you back the calm you had, Before I made the good turn bad. I only meant to show my heart, I never meant to make it hard. I see the storm behind your smile, Each quiet breath takes you a while. You say you’re his, but dream of me, Caught in a love that shouldn’t be. I never asked to steal your peace, Or twist your heart with no release. Even though we both feel something there, It's a love that you're not free to share. If I’ve been the reason you cry, If I’ve been the cause for that sigh, I’m sorry for the time we stole, For makin’ want outweigh control. I’ll give you back the calm you had, Before I made the good turn bad. I only meant to show my heart, I never meant to make it hard. If loving me just pulls you down, Then I’ll stop spinning you around, But don’t pretend you feel no pain, When he's not there for you again. You gave me words you can’t take back, And now your life is thrown off track. Although we part, the truth will stay, The love we feel won't go away. If I’ve been the reason you cry, If I’ve been the cause for that sigh, I’m sorry for the time we stole, For makin’ want outweigh control. I’ll give you back the calm you had, Before I made the good turn bad. I only meant to show my heart, I never meant to make it hard.

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