[Verse 1]

In the fury of the moment when the words of wrath rang out

When my mind was filled with questions and my head was filled with doubt

I can still see all the sadness and the sorrow in your eyes

How can flowers live in darkness, how can I apologize?

[Verse 2]

For the blackness I've created in the world that used to shine

I've wilted all the roses and I've spoiled all the wine

Get out your magic pencil and erase the cloudy skies

Draw a picture of me saying I apologize

[Chorus]

Give me back, the words I spoke in haste

Give 'em back, or love will go to waste

Give 'em back

[Verse 3]

See the sunlight reappearing through the shrouds of darkened gloom

As I hear your words forgiving me and watch the flowers bloom

Have your arms refused to open, have you served all your ties

I'd still be on my knees saying I apologize

[Chorus]

Give me back, the words I spoke in haste

Give 'em back, or love will go to waste

Give 'em back