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Daughtry - What I Meant To Say (Official)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry
Vocals
Josh Steely
Josh Steely
Guitar
Brian Craddock
Brian Craddock
Guitar
Josh Paul
Josh Paul
Bass
Phil X
Phil X
Guitar
Michito Sanchez
Michito Sanchez
Percussion
J. Barnes
J. Barnes
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry
Songwriter
Brian Howes
Brian Howes
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Howard Benson
Howard Benson
Producer
Mike Plotnikoff
Mike Plotnikoff
Recording Engineer
Chris Lord-Alge
Chris Lord-Alge
Mixing Engineer
Keith Armstrong
Keith Armstrong
Assistant Engineer
Nik Karpen
Nik Karpen
Assistant Engineer
Ted Jensen
Ted Jensen
Mastering Engineer
Paul DeCarli
Paul DeCarli
Editing Engineer
Hatsukazu Inagaki
Hatsukazu Inagaki
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I woke up today sinkin' like the stones that you have thrown
Wounded by the same old shots you take
It's easier to kick me when I'm low
[Verse 2]
And I just thought that you should know
That I've been holding on a while you've been letting go
Well, it's not too late to say it right this time
'Cause I know I said I'm sorry, but that's not what I meant to say
[Verse 3]
I'm strong enough to say that I don't wanna take the high road now
This is so typical of you to walk away
When your perfect little world is burning down
[Verse 4]
And I just thought that you should know
That I've been holding on a while you've been letting go
Can I be so bold?
'Cause all this sucking up to you is just getting old
Well, it's not too late to say it right this time
'Cause I know I said I'm sorry, but that's not what I meant to say
[Verse 5]
What I really meant to say with every little breath I take
I'm not the only one who makes mistakes
Just think of all the ones you've made
[Verse 6]
And I just thought that you should know
That I've been holding on a while you've been letting go
Can I be so bold?
'Cause all this sucking up to you is just getting old
Well, it's not too late to say it right this time
'Cause I know I said I'm sorry, but that's not what I meant to say
Not what I meant to say
[Verse 7]
Can I be so bold?
'Cause all this sucking up to you is just getting old
Well, it's not too late to say it right this time
'Cause I know I said I'm sorry, but that's not what I meant to say
Written by: Brian Howes, Chris Daughtry

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