Karine Polwart - Sorry

When your time on the mountain is over

And you fall to the earth like a leaf

It won't be enough these days to say sorry

Sorry won't pay for this grief.

Chorus:

You may lay down your guilt on the altar

Nail your remorse to the cross

But it's not enough these days to say sorry

Sorry won't pay for this loss.

And if the blood on your hands turns to water

And the night in your soul turns to day

It won't be enough this time to say sorry

Sorry won't wash it all away.

When you're through with the spells you've been spinning

And your hopes and your dreams have all died

It won't be enough these days to say sorry

Sorry won't turn back the tide.

And if you should desist from deceiving

And if you should confess to the crime

It won't be enough these days to say sorry

No, no, sorry won't save you this time.

      Karine Polwart was born on 23 December 1970. She is a Scottish singer-songwriter, who writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel. Her songs dealing with a variety of issues from alcoholism to genocide.