Interpret:

Maria Mena

Album:

Viktoria

I wrote a song, a journal
Gave it to the world
Told the story
Of when I was just a girl


I sought understanding
Clarity in truth
By baring all the wounds
Inflicted on my youth


You criticized my choice
To stand up to my past
To give the pain a voice
So that it too could pass


But I felt brave
And filled with pride as I let go
Of bitterness that wouldn’t leave or let me grow


But I will spend a lifetime
Trying to understand
Why someone sharing my bloodline
Would not lend me their hand


Am I supposed to apologize?
Am I supposed to apologize?
Am I supposed to apologize?
Am I supposed to apologize?


I loved her more than myself
But she made me choose
Between her and my father
And so I refused


I fled her house and wrath
Eleven years of age
Followed the crooked path
That led me to a stage


The curtains opened up
My heart followed the lead
The music wouldn’t stop
And I could finally breathe


But I will spend a lifetime
Trying to understand
Why someone sharing my bloodline
Would not lend me their hand


Am I supposed to apologize?
Am I supposed to apologize?
Am I supposed to apologize?
Am I supposed to apologize?