Ma' n' Pa' (Gullin)

[Verse] Son, I sit here with pen in hand Trying to convey my deepest regrets (oh-oh) For all the times I let you down For all the words left unsaid (oh-oh) [Verse 2] I was too scared to show my weakness Pretending to be strong, never apologize (oh-oh) I worked day and night, chasing debts But now I realize, the cost was your childhood (oh-oh) [Chorus] I'm sorry for the moments I missed (missed) For the time I couldn't give (oh-oh) Oh, I'm sorry for the lessons untaught (untaught) For the pain you had to live (oh-oh) Now here I stand, a broken man Lost without you by my side (oh-oh) I'll carry this guilt 'til my dying day For failing to be the father you needed (oh-oh) [Female singer] [Verse 3] My dear child, I've failed you too In ways I never thought I could (oh-oh) I stayed silent when I should've spoke Letting your troubles go misunderstood (oh-oh) [Verse 4] I watched you struggle in this town Facing bullies and isolation all around (oh-oh) I should've been your shield, your guiding light But I let my own fears keep us bound (oh-oh) [Chorus] I'm sorry for the words I left unspoken (unspoken) For not helping you find your way (oh-oh) Oh, I'm sorry for the dreams we left unbroken (unbroken) In this town where we couldn't stay (oh-oh) I should've listened to your every fear And fought to give you a better life (oh-oh) But I let this town and my own doubts Keep us in this world of strife (oh-oh) [Bridge] Now I'm left here with these thoughts Of all the things I should've done (oh-oh) I'd give anything to turn back time To be the mother you needed, my son (oh-oh) [Outro] Forgive me, Emerald, for my mistakes For not being strong when you needed me most (oh-oh) I'll spend my days in deep regret Until I hold you close (oh-oh) [Female singer] [Woman] [Continuous] [Chorus] I'm sorry for the words I left unspoken For not helping you find your way Oh, I'm sorry for the dreams we left unbroken In this town where we couldn't stay I should've listened to your every fear And fought to give you a better life But I let this town and my own doubts Keep us in this world of strife [Bridge] [Female singer] [Woman] Now I'm left here with these thoughts Of all the things I should've done I'd give anything to turn back time To be the mother you needed, my son [Outro] [Female singer] [Woman] Forgive me, my deary boy, for my mistakes For not being strong when you needed me most (oh-oh) I'll spend my days in deep regret Until I hold you close (oh-oh) [Bridge] [Female singer] [Woman] Now I'm left here with these thoughts Of all the things I should've done I'd give anything to turn back time To be the mother you needed, my son [Outro] [Duet] [Woman] [Man] [Two singers] Forgive me, my deary boy, for my mistakes For not being strong when you needed me most (oh-oh) I'll spend my days in deep regret Until I hold you close (oh-oh)