Stay this time

"Stay This Time"

(A Song of a Daughter’s Willingness to Forgive Her Father)

(Verse 1)

I remember the nights, the tears in my eyes,

Waiting by the door, hoping for a sign.

You were here, then you were gone,

Left me wondering what I did wrong.

(Pre-Chorus)

But I’ve grown, I’ve learned, I’ve found my way,

Yet a part of me still hopes you’ll stay.

I don’t need perfect, I don’t need grand,

Just a father who will take my hand.

(Chorus)

If you stay this time, if you prove me right,

If you show me love, not just tonight.

I’ll forgive the past, let the pain unwind,

But only if you stay this time.

(Verse 2)

I see the regret in the way that you speak,

The weight of the years, the promises weak.

But I still believe, I still have hope,

That love can heal what’s been broke.

(Pre-Chorus)

I don’t need words, I don’t need dreams,

I just need time, I just need peace.

If you’re willing, if you’ll try,

I won’t let the past define our lives.

(Chorus)

If you stay this time, if you prove me right,

If you show me love, not just tonight.

I’ll forgive the past, let the pain unwind,

But only if you stay this time.

(Bridge)

No more empty promises, no more goodbyes,

Just be here when I open my eyes.

It’s not too late, we still have time,

But you have to stay, you have to try.

(Outro)

So stay this time, don’t walk away,

Show me your love, don’t make me wait.

I’ll forgive it all, leave the past behind,

But only if you stay this time.