I'm Sorry
Blackstreet Lyrics

I'm sorry
Blackstreet is apologizing for something he did and wants to make it right

I will do anything for you
Blackstreet wants to make it up to the other person by doing anything they need him to do

Will you forgive me?
Blackstreet is hoping the other person will forgive him for what he did

Just don't cry
Blackstreet doesn't want the other person to cry and is trying to comfort them

Don't cry
Blackstreet repeats his request for the other person to not cry

Listen
Blackstreet is asking the other person to pay attention to what he's saying

Ah yeah
Blackstreet adds this as an interjection to emphasize his point

Just wanted to talk to you
Blackstreet wants to open up a conversation with the other person

I'm sorry
Blackstreet reiterates his apology

Just when you think you're strong enough
Blackstreet is acknowledging that he was tempted by something he shouldn't have been

Temptation raises its head
Blackstreet is using a metaphor for feeling enticed by something he knows he shouldn't have

'cause I kept on thinking
Blackstreet is acknowledging that he continued to dwell on something he knew wasn't right

That I got a good woman back home
Blackstreet understands that he has a great partner already and should have been happy with that

But I didn't regret it
Blackstreet is admitting that he wasn't remorseful for his actions, initially

Til it was over (what should I do?)
Blackstreet regrets his decision in hindsight and is questioning what he should do now

I shoulda never told (you were untrue)
Blackstreet is referring to bad advice he received from someone he believed was telling him the truth but ultimately wasn't

How could I let it show?
Blackstreet regrets displaying his emotions to the wrong person and is feeling regretful

That girl put a spell on me
Blackstreet feels like he was caught up in something he couldn't control

I couldn't stop thinking about it
Blackstreet was consumed with thoughts of something he shouldn't have been thinking about

But I've got my lady
Blackstreet is reminding himself that he has a great partner and shouldn't take her for granted

That I can't live without
Blackstreet is acknowledging how important his partner is to him

(Chorus):
Blackstreet is about to launch into the chorus

If you look into my eyes, it says I'm sorry
Blackstreet is trying to use body language to convey his remorse

I didn't mean to hurt and ever make you cry
Blackstreet is apologizing for causing the other person pain and sadness

I know I've got a good thing, girl
Blackstreet is expressing gratitude for his partner and acknowledging that he shouldn't have risked his relationship by acting on temptation

So don't you worry (no, no, no, no)
Blackstreet is reassuring the other person that everything is going to be fine

I'd go outta my way to keep you satisfied
Blackstreet is promising to do whatever it takes to make the other person happy and maintain their relationship

We've got a future, I don't move along
Blackstreet is expressing his desire to stay with the other person and not let the mistake he made ruin their future together

I know it's easier said than done
Blackstreet is acknowledging that repairing their relationship will be a difficult process

But don't let this one mistake
Blackstreet is urging the other person not to let the mistake he made be what defines their relationship

Put a break on what we make
Blackstreet doesn't want this one mistake to hinder what they've built together

Please forgive me
Blackstreet is making another plea for forgiveness

I'm so sorry
Blackstreet reiterates his apology yet again

[8th Ave]:
A new vocalist enters to add their perspective

Even though I forgive you
The other singer is letting Blackstreet know they've forgiven him, but it's not 100% okay yet

It won't be the same
The singer realizes that their relationship will change as a result of the mistake but is willing to work on it

All those sleepless nights
The other singer has been affected deeply by what happened and has struggled to sleep due to stress

Explain everything
The other singer needs more information to process what happened and move forward

Girl, I'm sorry
Blackstreet is addressing the other singer specifically to apologize yet again

Forgive me
Blackstreet is requesting forgiveness yet again

There's no reason why
Blackstreet is acknowledging that there's no excuse or justification for what he did

Please don't cry
Blackstreet is asking the other singer to not cry yet again

I love you
Blackstreet is expressing his love for the other singer

Ohhhh
Blackstreet is making an interjection

Noooo
Blackstreet is making another interjection

Lady, lady
Blackstreet is addressing the other singer again as a term of endearment

Little lady
Blackstreet is referring to the other singer as 'little' to emphasize his tender feelings

Please, I promise I
Blackstreet is making another plea for forgiveness

I'm saying that I'm sorry
Blackstreet is reiterating his apology yet again

(Repeat Chorus) x2
The chorus is repeated twice more before the end of the song