I Was Wrong, I'm Sorry & I Love You

I Was Wrong, I'm Sorry & I Love You - Derek Webb

It's been twenty years

Since I rose and cleared my throat

It's been ten years

Since I stood outside the church

It's been nine years

Since the ground became the sky

It's been eight years

Since I found an alibi

It's been six years

Since the dogs picked up game

It's been four years

Since I learned to love the pain

It's been one year

Since I stole life from the grave

And over all these years

Just three things I've tried to say

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I love you

I welcome everyone

But give them nothing when they arrive

Or else build a house

With no way to come inside

I've learned to hide my tears

Learned to hold them deep inside

And then sell my fears

Just to pick your pockets dry

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I have misled you

I have misread you

I've cared too much

And not enough

In the same breath

You've been my hope

My stretch of rope

In life and death

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I was wrong

I'm sorry

And I love you

I love you

I was wrong

I love you

I was wrong

I love you