I'M SORRY
David Kauffman Lyrics

Sarah Banaszak was five yeas old
When I was eight, a young girl named Sarah Banaszak moved in across the street from me. She was five years old.

I was eight, I was great, I lived across the street
At the time, I was feeling really good about myself - I was eight years old and lived across the street from Sarah's family.

We moved in before they did which gave me the right
Since my family moved in first, I felt like I had some kind of authority or power over the new family that moved in.

To be mean, she was green it would be a quick defeat
Because Sarah was younger and less experienced than me, I felt justified in being rude and unkind to her. I thought it would be easy to get the better of her.

Everyone laughed 'cause she was was meeker than us
Other people around us thought it was funny that I was picking on someone who was smaller and less assertive than me.

Here came my chance to prove I was tough
In my mind, bullying Sarah was a way for me to prove that I was strong and powerful.

I'm sorry I pushed you down
Looking back, I realize that I was wrong to physically harm Sarah. I wish I could apologize to her and make things right.

I did not know what I was doing
At the time, I didn't fully understand the consequences of my actions or the pain that I was causing.

I thought I'd grow taller if I made you smaller
I had a misguided belief that hurting someone else would somehow make me stronger or more powerful.

I was wrong, I was wrong
Ultimately, my actions towards Sarah were misguided and inappropriate. I now recognize that I was in the wrong.

Ten years of marriage to my friend, Leah
Many years later, I got married to a woman named Leah who had become my friend.

I like the walks, I like the talks, I still like holding hands
Despite the passage of time, I still enjoy spending time with Leah and being physically affectionate with her.

But, I can't count the times I turned away
However, I have also hurt Leah through my actions and inactions. There have been many instances where I have ignored her or disrespected her.

And like a fool I blamed you for my offence
Unfortunately, there have been times where I have made excuses for my bad behavior and unfairly placed the blame on Leah for my own mistakes.

The days unnumbered and the nights untold
Over the years, there have been countless moments where I have hurt Leah and caused her pain. It is difficult to even put a number on it.

That I broke your heart and I bruised your soul
My actions have impacted Leah deeply and caused her emotional pain and distress.

Forgiveness finds me every time I beg to be made new
Even though I have made many mistakes, I am grateful that Leah is willing to forgive me and give me another chance to make things right.

But I can't help remembering how I was such a fool
Despite Leah's forgiveness, I am still haunted by my past mistakes and how I have hurt her.

Maybe my heart's telling me to get down on my knees
I feel guilty for how I have treated Leah and want to do everything I can to make amends. Perhaps this is a sign that I should ask for forgiveness and try to make things right.

Remember who I've hurt the most and make my peace
I know that I have caused Leah the most pain and distress through my past behavior. I want to make things right and find a way to move forward in a healthier way.

And so I come to You, my heart to bear
I am turning to a higher power for guidance and strength as I try to make amends for my past mistakes.

Won't You hear me as I pray this prayer
I am asking for spiritual assistance and guidance as I try to be a better person for myself and for Leah.

Chorus (2x)
The chorus repeats the idea that I am sorry for my past behavior and want to make things right with the people I have hurt.