**Verse 1**
Sittin' on this porch, watchin' the sunset,
With a heavy heart and a mind full of regrets,
The laughter of my children feels so far away,
I’m lost in this pain, it keeps joy at bay.
**Chorus**
I’m sorry for the distance, I’m sorry for the tears,
I don’t wanna bring you down with my rising fears.
Though I’m here in body, my heart’s miles apart,
I love you all too much, it’s tearing at my heart.
**Verse 2**
Every day I put on a brave little smile,
But inside I’m aching, it’s been a while,
I’m missing out on moments that we used to share,
Trying to shield you from this heavy-laden care.
**Chorus**
I’m sorry for the distance, I’m sorry for the tears,
I don’t wanna bring you down with my rising fears.
Though I’m here in body, my heart’s miles apart,
I love you all too much, it’s tearing at my heart.
**Verse 3**
Maybe I’m just distancing, to spare you the pain,
But every lonely hour feels like a heavy chain,
The love that binds us is stronger than my fight,
I wish I could be whole, and dance through the night.
**Chorus**
I’m sorry for the distance, I’m sorry for the tears,
I don’t wanna bring you down with my rising fears.
Though I’m here in body, my heart’s miles apart,
I love you all too much, it’s tearing at my heart.
**Bridge**
So if you see me driftin’, don’t think I don’t care,
I’m fightin' this battle, it’s a cross I bear.
Hold me in your memories, keep me in your prayers,
I’m still with you, my love, even when life isn’t fair.
**Chorus**
I’m sorry for the distance, I’m sorry for the tears,
I don’t wanna bring you down with my rising fears.
Though I’m here in body, my heart’s miles apart,
I love you all too much, it’s tearing at my heart.
