How can we make amends when we said all we said?
How can we reconcile our differences after all that was said?

I call and you don't pick up
You're avoiding me and not answering my calls

How can I say instead that I hope it's for the best?
How can I express that I hope everything works out?

I won't, and I won't give up
I won't stop trying until we make things right

I'm sorry, Mother
I apologize to my mother

I know I let you down
I disappointed you

I'm sorry for how I up and left this town
I regret leaving town suddenly

How can we push aside all the bad and make it right
How can we forget the past and reconcile?

Now you got me all choked up
Now I am overcome with emotion

I'm sorry, brother
I apologize to my brother

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
Just hear me out, I don't need much from you

I am my own man, I make my own luck
I am independent and create my own opportunities

How can we both pick sides when we know nothing's right?
How can we take sides when neither is correct?

Open up the door that's shut
Let's open up communication

How can I have my pride and drink away my soul tonight?
How can I maintain my pride while drowning my sorrows?

Sorrow's filling up my cup
I'm overwhelmed with sadness

I'm sorry, father
I apologize to my father

It's time that we make amends
It's time for us to reconcile

Let's forget the things we said
Let's put the past behind us

You know we were all just stuck
We were all trapped in the situation

And some birds aren't meant to be caged
Some people are not meant to be restricted

Please forgive me I can't remember
I'm sorry, I can't recall

Please forgive me, no one is calling
I'm sorry, no one is contacting me

Please forgive me, I can't believe it
I'm sorry, I can't believe what happened

Gonna pick myself up, so I don't let this ever grow
I'm going to take control and prevent this from getting worse

Even if I mess up, I won't let this ever go
Even if I make mistakes, I won't give up on this

'Cause some birds aren't meant to be caged
Some people are not meant to be restricted

How can I set us free?
How can I bring us to a place of freedom?

I'm what you taught me to be
I'm the product of your teachings

Shouldn't that be enough?
Isn't that sufficient?

Please just listen 'cause I don't ask for much
Please just hear me out, I don't want much from you

Just like my old man, I make my own luck
I'm just like my father, I create my own opportunities