Sorry Is a Long Walk Back

Lyrics

I said some words I can't take back
Stood in the doorway, felt the room go black
Pride in my pocket, heavy as a stone
Two days of silence, I'm tired of being alone
Rehearsed it on the train, rehearsed it at the light
Every version came out wrong on the night
Now I'm on your block with my hat in my hand
Trying to be the kind of man who understands

Sorry is a long walk back
Down the street, past the corner, past the cracks
Sorry is a long walk back
No excuses, no defense, just the knock on the door

Bought the flowers from the corner stand
Guy said good luck, shook my shaking hand
Your porch light's on and I take that as a sign
Or maybe it's just habit, maybe it's mine
I was loud when I should have listened more
Now every step is a little bit of floor
That I owe you, that I owe the truth
Humble in my sneakers, not so smooth

Sorry is a long walk back
Down the street, past the corner, past the cracks
Sorry is a long walk back
No excuses, no defense, just the knock on the door

I don't need you to forgive me tonight
I just need you to know I'm trying to be right
If the door stays shut, I'll understand
But I'll still be the man who came, hat in hand

Door cracks open, there's your face
Tired eyes and a little bit of grace
You say come in, and the air gets light
Maybe sorry's not the end of the fight
Maybe it's the start of the better kind
Where we say what's real and we leave the pride behind
Kettle on the stove, two cups on the shelf
Sorry got me back to myself

Sorry is a long walk back
Down the street, past the corner, past the cracks
Sorry is a long walk back
And the door was open, the door was open

Long walk back, long walk back
Glad I made it, glad I'm back