Half Hearted Apology

Dean Fields

Herd about it in a truck stop in Bristol
Called a friend that we both used to know
How you met him and you soon would be married
You hoped I'd show
I know what you meant what you said
I wish I meant what I did
Anyway I'm sorry
Any way I'm sorry
Anyway I'm sorry
So sorry now
17, had a truck and your trust in me
I drove them both 'bout as far as they'd go
Lookin' back I can see how I hurt you
Just cause I could
I wouldn't take back the years
I've already cashed in your tears

Anyway I'm sorry
Any way I'm sorry
Anyway I'm sorry
So sorry now
I had a plan to get all dressed up
and all messed up
and take you down

Seven years holding tight to a memory
They're bleeding scars from a fist like a rose
Looking back I can see how I hurt you
Just cause I wanted to

My sister says I should heal
You said I stole your idea
Wasn't it your idea?
I'm sorry
Any way I'm sorry
Anyway I'm sorry
So sorry now
Anyway I'm sorry
Any way I'm sorry
Anyway I'm sorry
So sorry now


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    ( Your family is counting on it, and in away I am to )

    Stephaniejoneson July 09, 2022   Link

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