I didn't mean to lie (to lie, to lie) When I said you were safe I'd keep the nightmares at bay The first time (time) That I saw you smile I swore above all else (all else, all else) I'd choose you over myself But, what if I couldn't save you (save you, save you) Even though I tried? What if the dark embraced you (embraced you, embraced you) And you lost my light? If I couldn't cut the strings (the strings) That kept you tied! What if I couldn't save you (save you, save you) When I heard you cry "Save me"? ♪ Those nights when you got scared (got scared, got scared) You would cry, I would check For monsters under your bed (your bed) But I (but I) Couldn't make it there When your fate would be sealed (be sealed) The time the monster was real What if I couldn't save you (save you, save you) Even though I tried? What if the dark embraced you (embraced you, embraced you) And you lost my light? If I couldn't cut the strings (the strings) That kept you tied! What if I couldn't save you (save you, save you) When I heard you cry "Save me"? ♪ I'm sorry I couldn't save you (save you, save you, save you, save you, save you) I'm sorry I couldn't save you (save you, save you) When I heard you cry