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My Fault. Your Mistake. (Acoustic)

from Orange Days on Lemon Street (Acoustic Anniversary Edition) by Lex Land

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For the 10th Anniversary of this fan-favorite album, Lex revisits the songs in their original form, with their more-nascent arrangements and lyrics.

"My Fault. Your Mistake." is a tender and crestfallen declaration of love, but also independence, from a daughter to a father who she feels does not accept her.

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You gave me good steps to follow
and I wish I could fill your shoes
I wish the apple fell closer to the tree
You gave me a branch to perch on
but it's time for me to take control
this isn't about you, just gotta try life on my own

and when I see fathers proud and smiling
I choke from shame and grief
and only wish I could be a source for your relief
we've both done each other so much wrong
I've made mistakes too big to fix
and maybe regardless of what I'd like
we just don't mix

and if you knew about my songs
maybe this would mean something to you
the only thing I care about
the only thing I want to do
the only thing that sets me apart
the only thing that makes me me
slowly spelling out my heart
for everyone to read

I'm sorry that I hurt you
and I'm sorry that I let you hurt me
but your little girl
is gonna change the world
you'll see...
you'll see.

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from Orange Days on Lemon Street (Acoustic Anniversary Edition), released September 14, 2018

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