Letters in the Rain

I laid my armor down at your doorstep

Left my shields out in the rain

I tried to speak with careful fingers

But I still caused you pain

I didn’t mean to pull that trigger

I didn’t mean to leave a mark

Sometimes my words outrun my wisdom

And stumble in the dark

So hear me plain, no pride, no pose

Just a man with open hands

I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt you

I’m sorry, that wasn’t my aim

I’m not asking you to fix me

I’m just asking you to say my name

Take me serious, take me gently

I’m not made of stone

I’m standing here without my armor

Trying to come home

If you write me, write me freely

Don’t walk on glass for me

If something cuts, I’ll tell you softly

And we’ll talk it through, you’ll see

No scores to keep, no debts to settle

No big gestures, no parade

Just two real hearts learning language

In the honesty we’ve made

And if my fear got loud again

I’ll turn it down, I understand

I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt you

I’m sorry, that wasn’t my aim

I’m not asking you to carry me

I’m just asking you to say my name

Take me serious, take me gently

I’m not made of stone

I’m standing here without my armor

Trying to come home

I don’t need rescuing, I don’t need gold

I need the truth when the night gets cold

If you can’t answer, I won’t blame you

But please don’t think my heart would use you

I’m learning how to love out loud

Without a blade, without a cloud

I’m sorry, I never meant to hurt you

I’m sorry, I went too far

Still I’m here, no mask, no power

Just a man with a trembling guitar

Take me serious, take me gently

I’m not made of stone

I’m standing here without my armor

Trying to come home