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An Apology Lyrics by Grace Petrie

Mark My Words

2011

[Verse 1]
Got possessed by a demon last night by the name of drink
Used my mouth to say things I don't even think
And I woke up in a muddle, you've no interest in a cuddle
There's a little brittle sadness in your eye
And I know once again I've hurt you, and once again I don't know why
[Verse 2]
I protest innocence and ignorance of all the things I've said
And you say, "It must come from somewhere, it must live inside your head"
Explanations and excuses, while they have their uses
They can't fill the void I've made and though I try
The truth is that I've hurt you, and once again I don't know why
[Chorus]
And it's not so much of an apology
As admission of confused reverse psychology
On the days when I can't keep my insecurities at bay
I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll pray that you will stay
[Verse 3]
And these words the morning after they don't seem to have the weight
Of the words that escaped me last night after a drink or eight
As if I was on a mission to change beyond recognition
And I know it's true I have no alibi
All I know is that I've hurt you, and once again I don't know why
[Verse 4]
And these words they are elusive when I try to make them real
The things you brought into my life, the way you've made me feel
A world ablaze with colours, comfort, fires I can't deny
No, I never mean to hurt you, darling. Truth is I would rather die
[Chorus]
And it's not so much of an apology
As admission of confused reverse psychology
That on the days that I can't keep my insecurities at bay
I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll pray that you will stay
On the days that I can't keep my insecurities at bay
I will push you and I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll pray that you will stay
[Interlude]
*humming*
[Outro]
On the days that I can't keep my insecurities at bay
I will push you and I'll push you and I'll push you away
On the days that I can't keep my insecurities at bay
I will push you and I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll pray that you will stay
Oh, I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll pray that you will stay
I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll push you and I'll pray that you will stay
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Grace Petrie

Grace Petrie

About “An Apology” by Grace Petrie

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"An Apology" appears on "Mark My Words" in 2011.

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