Mama’s Apology

[Intro] Whispers in the hallway, a clock ticks slow I chase the echoes of what I should have known [Verse 1] If my mama saw the footprints in the dust of yesterday I’d tell her I’m learning, begging for a kinder way The world says hurry, but I’m taking time to say I’m sorry To the hands that held me up, to the stories not yet windy [Pre-Chorus] Mistakes are ladders, I’m climbing with my eyes on dawn I’m saying I’m sorry, and I’ll try to be strong [Chorus] The game is wrong when I forget the love I owe I’m calling home, I’m dialing in to let it show Mama, I’m sorry, I’m trying to make it right I’ll carry your voice with me into every night [Verse 2] If mama asks why the nights feel longer than the days I’ll tell her I’m learning to mend the broken ways Apologies aren’t endings, they’re the start of bright tomorrows A promise in the morning that I’ll bear both joy and sorrows [Pre-Chorus] Mistakes are bridges, I’m crossing one more time With every sorry spoken, I’m choosing to shine [Chorus] The game is wrong when I forget the love I owe I’m calling home, I’m dialing in to let it show Mama, I’m sorry, I’m trying to make it right I’ll carry your voice with me into every night [Bridge] If forgiveness is a compass, I’ll steer toward your light Let the words be gentle, let them soften every night [Chorus] The game is wrong when I forget the love I owe I’m calling home, I’m dialing in to let it show Mama, I’m sorry, I’m trying to make it right I’ll carry your voice with me into every night [Outro] Mama, I’m listening, I’m learning to be strong This path is for you while I keep moving on