There's things I know I should have mentioned sooner   But I didn't know how   I'm sorry I lost you   I never thought that this could come between us   I know its water and bridges now      But what's the sense in carrying around   This weight    These words are tearing me apart      And that's enough for the back to break   That's an awful lot to take   But I've been paying for it since I drove my girl away   And that's the sign of a solemn man   I'll make the best of the best I can   And I'll be better for it if I ever get my chance      That face, I know exactly what you're thinking   But I'm certain this time is different   And that's why I can't pretend that everything is mended   I know I've tried to for too long now      But what's the sense in carrying around   This weight    These words are tearing us apart      And that's enough for the back to break   That's an awful lot to take   But I've been paying for it since I drove my girl away   And that's the sign of a solemn man   I'll make the best of the best I can   And I'll be better for it if I ever get my chance      Oh save me from a gray life   Oh save me from a gray life   I've paid the price with my soul   Oh save me      And that's enough for the back to break   That's an awful lot to take   But I've been paying for it since I drove my girl away   And that's the sign of a solemn man   I'll make the best of the best I can   And I'll be better for it if I ever get my chance   If I ever get my chance   If I ever get my chance   If I ever get my chance