This song is an acknowledgement of, and an apology for, the hurt that I've caused to some people in my life. It is a necessary part of my journey and healing process as I age and come to terms with my past mistakes and shortcomings.
I thought I was cool, thought I knew it all
But I was wrong, never thought I would fall
I was just cruel, and looking for fun
Without regard, for those I would burn
I’m older now and I realize,
The hurt that I’ve caused, it’s driving me mad
The hurt that I’ve caused, its making me sad
The hurt that I’ve caused, it was so long ago
The hurt that I’ve caused, you reap what you sow
Oh I wish I, could take away, the hurt that I’ve caused
It was some other time, and some other place
Sowing wild oats, like leather and lace
I was so cavalier, only thought of myself
Yeah I was the jerk, can’t blame no one else
I’m older now and I realize,
The hurt that I’ve caused, it’s driving me mad
The hurt that I’ve caused, its making me sad
The hurt that I’ve caused, it was so long ago
The hurt that I’ve caused, you reap what you sow
Oh I wish I, could take away, the hurt that I’ve caused
Bridge:
If I could do it all again, I’d jump at the chance
But time keeps marching forward, and there’s just no going back
The hurt that I’ve caused, it’s driving me mad
The hurt that I’ve caused, it’s making me sad
The hurt that I’ve caused, it was so long ago
The hurt that I’ve caused, you reap what you sow
Oh I wish I, could take away,
The hurt that I’ve caused, it’s driving me mad
The hurt that I’ve caused, it’s making me sad
The hurt that I’ve caused, it was so long ago
The hurt that I’ve caused, I want you to know
That I’m wiser now, and I’m sorry for the hurt that I’ve caused
Yeah I wish I, could take away, the hurt that I’ve caused
Rick is a published songwriter and music composer who writes catchy hooks and melodies in the styles of Pop, Country and Soft Rock. He has performed live on Breakfast Television in Toronto, Global News at Noon, as well as in music videos shown on CMT.
Crafting powerful songs about commitment and love, the Nashville singer-songwriter channels and subverts ’70s country and folk tropes. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 7, 2022