Lex Land

Every once in a while, you just happen to luck upon a song that "fits" your life in this moment. It took me a while to find this sweet gem after hearing it on Castle.

It's named My Fault, Your Mistake by the uber talented Lex Land

"Alexa Holland (born December 25, 1986), better known by the stage name Lex Land, is an American singer-songwriter based out of Austin, TX. Her debut album was released on March 25, 2008 and is titled Orange Days on Lemon Street^] Her music was featured in TV shows such as Castle and One Tree Hill.
She is also the daughter of Dexter Holland, leader singer of the American punk-rock band The Offspring. -Wikipedia"

Lex's voice is so soothing and haunting paired with the music in this song, I know why it quickly became one of my favorites.

Just listening to the song and reading the lyrics, she is writing this song to her father about how un-perfect their relationship is, how she is letting him know she is making her own mark on the world...

 You gave me good steps to follow
and I wish I could fill your shoes.
I wish the apple fell closer to the tree.
You gave me a branch to perch on
but it's time for me to take control.
This isn't about you, just gotta try life on my own.

And when I see fathers proud and smiling
I choke from shame and grief,
and only wish I could be a source for your relief.
We've both done each other so much wrong.
I've made mistakes too big to fix.
And maybe regardless of what I want,
we just don't mix.

And if you knew about my songs
maybe this would mean something to you.
The only thing I care about,
the only thing I wanna do,
the only thing that sets me apart,
the only thing that makes me me....

Slowly spelling out my heart,
for everyone to read.

And I'm sorry that I hurt you,
and I'm sorry that I let you hurt me,
but your little girl
is gonna change the world.
You'll see...

you'll see.