The Mess I've Made Lyrics – Mrs. Doubtfire

[DANIEL]
That was rough
That was brutal
The truth hurts
And that was hard to hear
Is it too late?
For me to change?
I've got to try
That much is clear
Time for a new start
Starting right now
Fix what I've broken
Someway
Somehow
And they'll see it too
There's a new leaf
I'm turning over

[CHRISTOPHER, spoken]
Wow! Look at this place
It's like-
NOT a health hazard

[LYDIA, spoken]
There's actually food in the fridge!
And whole-wheat bread and cereal that isn't frosted!
It's almost like he isn't twelve anymore!
I'm proud of you Dad
[CHRISTOPHER, spoken]
Yeah, me too


[DANIEL, spoken]
Well, thanks guys

[DANIEL]
This is what I've got to make it about
Be what they need and start sorting this out
Pick up the pieces
If I want to keep us together
Pick up the pieces
So they can trust me to just be better

[NATALIE, spoken]
Daddy! I want you to meet Mrs. Doubtfire!

[CHRISTOPHER, spoken]
YEAH, THAT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN!

[NATALIE, spoken]
Why not?

[CHRISTOPHER, spoken]
Oh I- because uhm-
[LYDIA, spoken]
Because when dad's looking after us
He doesn't want our nanny looking after us
Because that just wouldn't be right
And Dad really wants to do the right thing, right?

[DANIEL, spoken]
Right

[DANIEL]
Tell me!
Can I be something other than the man they
Tell me!
That I really am
Time to own up this part that I've played
Got to roll up my sleeves
And clean up this mess I've made
Clean up this mess I've made
Last Update: May, 21st 2025