This one was written from the perspective of a man who has left, but then finds out he is a father, but has not been allowed to see his daughter.
its not written from personal experience;-)
lyrics
Oh Mary i just had to go
Had to leave, just lettin you know
Cant believe that i did what i did
i didnt know you were keepin the kid.
No excuses but we were so young
Never thought it would turn out so wrong
Now i know i dont have any right
I Know i left like a thief in the night
I Just wondered if she know my name
And if she doesnt, id still feel the same
Alll the guilt and the pain and the love, Im fallin down
Im fallin down.
All the guilt and the pain and the love
Im Fallin Down
As i struggle to think of the words
With my head in the clouds like a bird
If i could i would fly us away
If you'd just let me see her one day
All the guilt and the pain and the love
im fallin down
Im fallin down.
All the gullt and the pain and the love
Im Fallin Down
Now i know i gave up any right
I Know i left like a thief in the night
I still wonder if she know my name
And if she doesnt, id still feel the same
All the guilt and the pain and the love
im fallin down
Im fallin down.
All the gullt and the pain and the love
Im Fallin Down
credits
from Fallin' Down,
released March 30, 2021
Jimmy Devlin
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