Forgive You

I saw you fading into the horizon
I watched your life slipping out
You needed more than all of my affection
Not what your life was about

Running to the sea
On your island you'd be free
Without any thought about me
I'm standing by the shore
Thinking of before
Reliving the memories once more

Now if you were standing here begging me
To forgive you, would I forgive you
One pleading word to set your heart free
Would I forgive you, would I forgive you

Because I'm sailing in the dark
Without you to guide my heart
And now that we're worlds apart
How can I forgive you

Like a sailor you would drink away your problems
Sail away and never look back
I was a child fighting through your addiction
The love of a father I lack

You would play your solitaire
Into solitude
Or stare into the ocean blue
Hide all the pain
The alcohol would reign
Without any guilt or shame

Now if you were standing here begging me
To forgive you, would I forgive you
One pleading word to set your heart free
Would I forgive you, would I forgive you

Because I'm sailing in the dark
Without you to guide my heart
And now that we're worlds apart
How can I forgive you

Look what I've become
The life I'm living now
Never being brave
The water's never safe

Now if you were somehow here watching me
Would you forgive me
Would you forgive me
Three simple words to set my heart free
I forgive you
I forgive you

Because I'm sailing in the dark
Without you to guide my heart
And now that we're worlds apart
How can you forgive me