Lyrics

[Intro]
Late nights and empty bottles, echoes of silence in my head
Thinking 'bout the years that slipped away, the things I should have said

[Verse 1]
In a faded picture by the window, you’re smiling back at me
Wish I could turn the hands of time and change what used to be
Every missed ball game, every missed birthday, every tear you tried to hide
I can see it in your eyes, the love you gave, the hurt I’ve denied

[Pre-Chorus]
I remember promises made, vows that I let fade to gray
And I wonder if you still believe I can really change my ways

[Chorus]
Maybe I could be a better dad, if only I could learn
To hold on tight to every moment, before the tables turn
If I could stop the clocks and listen close, instead of drifting far away
Maybe I’d find a way to show you more, maybe I could find the words to say

[Verse 2]
Life’s a dusty road, full of promises unkept, I drive through my regret
Thinking 'bout the laughter and the love, that I should never forget
The road gets lonely, cold as stone, with every mile I roam
Just a simple phone call could bring you back to where we call home

[Pre-Chorus]
I know I can’t undo the past or piece together shattered days
But maybe there's still time for us, to step back from the fray

[Chorus]
Maybe I could be a better dad, if only I could learn
To hold on tight to every moment, before the tables turn
If I could stop the clocks and listen close, instead of drifting far away
Maybe I’d find a way to show you more, maybe I could find the words to say

[Bridge]
It's never too late, I hear echoes of your trust
Time to lay the burden down and start building up from dust
If I could stand here today, with open heart and head held high
Maybe you’d see the man I am and the love behind this tired sigh

[Outro]
Maybe I could be a better dad, just take it day by day
And rebuild the bridges I set fire to, along this winding way
Let’s paint the memories with laughter as the shadows start to fade
Maybe, just maybe, I could still be the dad I want to be someday