Autumn (I'm Sorry)

from On The Surface Of Solitude by Des Miller

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(24 April 2006)

In autumn time we must all sow,
The seeds of our regret because we know,
That winter won’t allow a place to hide,
Our deeds will shine like blood upon the snow.

I’m sorry, for the clouds across the sky,
I’m sorry, for your tears and for mine,
I’m sorry, those things done in your name,
Will forever be our shame.

It’s hard to tell with whom we side,
It feels as if we’re all on one big ride,
That’s spinning round and round and oh so fast,
And those who make it go do so for pride.

I’m sorry, it’s beating down on me,
I’m sorry, if only you could see,
I’m sorry, those things done in your name,
Will forever be our shame.

I hope that those still in the past,
Will mend their ways and do some good at last,
This is a futile dream for me to lead,
But even so I’ll hang it on my mast.

I’m sorry; I didn’t mean to let you down
I’m sorry; it’s not for me to wear the crown
I’m sorry, those things done in your name,
Will forever be our shame,
But we’re standing just the same
That’s no joke. It’s a serious game

Now summer comes oh yes indeed,
But all’s not bright for those who live in need,
I say all this without respect for creed,
And what remains can’t shape or intervene.

I’m sorry, for leaning to and fro,
I’m sorry, for thinking that I know,
I’m sorry, those things done in your name,
Will forever be our shame.

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from On The Surface Of Solitude, released September 15, 2007

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