Still Your Little Girl

[Verse 1]
You weren't there for school nights
Empty chair at the table again
Mama said you loved me
Just got lost along the way
I learned how to tie my shoes
And to hide when I was hurt
But every time I blew a candle out
Your name was in those words
[Chorus]
I still love you more than anything, Daddy
More than all the miles that kept us apart
More than every birthday picture
With a space there in my heart
You might feel like you don't deserve it
Might not know how deep it runs
But I still love you more than anything, Daddy
I'm still your little one
[Verse 2]
I don't remember your old pickup
Or the way your laughter sounds
But I've carried you like a promise
In a town you weren't around
So if you feel like turning back
I'll be standing in that drive
You don't have to earn my love
You just have to show up this time
[Chorus]
I still love you more than anything, Daddy
More than all the miles that kept us apart
More than every birthday picture
With a space there in my heart
You might feel like you don't deserve it
Might not know how deep it runs
But I still love you more than anything, Daddy
I'm still your little one
[Bridge]
You missed so much, but you ain't missed your chance
My arms are open if you just reach back
[Chorus]
'Cause I love you more than anything, Daddy
More than all the hurt I had to hide
More than every lonely evening
When I wished you were by my side
You might feel like you don't deserve it
But that love never came undone
I still love you more than anything, Daddy
I'm still your little one (yeah I'm still your little one)

country, Warm modern country ballad with gentle acoustic guitar, soft piano, and light brushy drums. Intimate female vocals up close at first; steel guitar and subtle harmonies bloom in the chorus. Second verse adds organ pad and low toms to lift the emotion. Final chorus strips back to guitar and voice for a tender, teary close.