Essence - Regret You Face Lyrics

I've been countin' all these sins like they blessings in disguise
Traded love for the grind left my heart paralyzed
I'm scrolling through the photos that I never should've saved
Every smile you gave me now a scar that never fades

Whiskey on my breath tryin' to drown out what you said
But the sound of your voice just won't leave my head
Took the long way home tryna find what I lost
But the streets remind me of the cost
Was it pride or was it fear that made me push you away

Now every girl I meet just a copy of your face
You gave me everything and I threw it away
Now I'm stuck here wonderin' how I became this way
Now I'm haunted by the regret you face
Every time I close my eyes I see your trace

Hustlin' in the night but my heart stay broke
Every dollar in my pocket can't replace your hope
I told myself I'd make it that you'd understand
But success ain't sweet when you ain't holdin' my hand

Late nights in the studio chasin' dreams
But when the lights dim down all I hear are screams
Of the promises I broke the love I let go
Now I'm drownin' in this fame but my soul's hollow

I could've been the man the man you needed
The one you held tight to not feel defeated
But I was too focused on the limelight
I keep runnin' from the man in the mirror
But the regret you face just keeps gettin' clearer
Every tear that falls a lesson learned too late
All the words left unspoken hangin' in the air
Now it's too late but I'm still sendin' a prayer

You were the light that faded away
Now I'm left in the dark tryin' to find my way
But every road I take leads back to you