My Fault Your Mistake

You gave me good steps to follow

and I wish I could fill your shoes.

I wish the apple fell closer to the tree.

You gave me a branch to perch on

but it's time for me to take control.

This isn't about you, just gotta try life on my own.

And when I see fathers proud and smiling

I choke from shame and grief,

and only wish I could be a source for your relief.

We've both done each other so much wrong.

I've made mistakes too big to fix.

And maybe regardless of what I want,

we just don't mix.

And if you knew about my songs

maybe this would mean something to you.

The only thing I care about,

the only thing that I wanna do,

the only thing that sets me apart,

the only thing that makes me me....

Slowly spelling out my heart,

for everyone to read.

And I'm sorry that I hurt you,

and I'm sorry that I let you hurt me,

but your little girl

is gonna change the world.

You'll see...

you'll see.