[Verse 1]
You said you were sorry
In the driveway, keys in your hand
But sorry can't cover
The things that you let happen then
I was too small for shouting
Too young to stop his rage
You stared at the TV
Turned the volume up again
[Chorus]
I was the kid you never sheltered
You were the storm I stood out in
All of my scars got stitched together
By my own trembling hands
You taught me love means looking sideways
Pretend you don't see what's going on
Now I lock my doors and hold myself
But the porch light's still on
[Verse 2]
Mama kept praying
Over dishes, over wine
Said "baby, he'll change soon"
But soon never did arrive
I learned to read footsteps
Every creak in that old floor
You kissed my bruised forehead
Then walked back out the door
[Chorus]
I was the kid you never sheltered
You were the storm I stood out in
All of my scars got stitched together
By my own trembling hands
You taught me love means looking sideways
Pretend you don't see what's going on
Now I lock my doors and hold myself
But the porch light's still on
[Bridge]
Now I'm grown and I'm haunted
By the things you didn't say
I forgive you in the morning
Break again at end of day
If I ever have a daughter
She won't wonder where I stand
I'll be the one in the doorway
Shaking, but holding her hand
[Chorus]
I was the kid you never sheltered
You were the storm I stood out in
All of my scars got stitched together
By my own trembling hands
You taught me love means looking sideways
Pretend you don't see what's going on
I'm turning off the light you left
But my heart stays on