Too Damn Late

[Verse 1]
It’s three a.m.; the porch light’s burning
Your side of the bed is cold as stone
The old TV keeps on talking
But I haven’t heard a word it’s told
Your picture watches from the doorway
I say I’m fine; the house knows I’m not

[Chorus]
You said, “Watch that flame—dry hearts catch fire fast”
I was too busy fighting me to save what we had
Now every room brings back your face
I learned to love you when you were gone

[Verse 2]
Coffee goes cold; I call your name
Reach across the bed like nothing changed
A bottle waits beside the sink
Your worn-out Bible holds my place
I’d trade my pride, each careless word
For one more chance to make it right

[Chorus]
You said, “Watch that flame—dry hearts catch fire fast”
I was too busy fighting me to save what we had
Now every room brings back your face
I learned to love you when you were gone

[Bridge]
I pray you’re held the way you should be
And never doubt the love you’re due
I’m trying to become the man
I should have been when I had you

[Outro]
Long nights, hard truths, your name in every prayer
I learned to love you too damn late