Ayodele reemerged in 1999 with his solo debut album "Fรถder Nรฅt Nytt", under the name Ayo. The album was a success with hit singles such as "Betongdjungelboken" and "Mรฅnga som vรคntar". His sophomore album was titled "Del 2: Uppfรถljaren" and was meant to be released in 2001, but due to further label issues it was never released. It includes singles "Det spรถkar" and "Ayooo". Ayo eventually decided to quit the music scene and converted to Islam. Today he lives in Dubai and works as an instructor for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He released one last song in 2011, on Swedish hip hop producer Stress's album "Playlist". On the song "Mitt beslut" ("My decision"), Ayo explains his decision to quit music.
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I'm Sorry
Ayo Lyrics
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Everybody fails once in a while
We lie, I've lied quite a few times
Everybody breaks a heart and everybody's heart gets broken
You never know how I was hurt, now my pain is your concern
Now you know there's nothing worse
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
I'm sorry
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
I'm sorry
In the deepest corner of my dark mind, you won't find no answer
But you will see the light, and in our touch we'll find the truth
That's when we'll know we don't need proof, but all our pain turned into dust
That makes it hard to breathe, then makes it hard to trust
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
I'm sorry
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
Please believe me when I say,
I'm sorry
The lyrics of Ayแป's song "I'm Sorry" directly touch on the topic of making mistakes in relationships, hurting others and being sorry. These mistakes inevitably happen from time to time and can cause a lot of pain, heartache and mistrust. The artist acknowledges that she has also made mistakes by lying, as everybody does once in a while. She points out that everyone has had their heart broken and broken someone else's heart as well. This common ground can hopefully bring about empathy and understanding between people. She also implies that sometimes we don't even realize how much we have hurt someone until we see how they are affected by it. Thus, the pain becomes shared.
Furthermore, the artist shifts the focus to personal struggles and the importance of honesty. She suggests that sometimes we may not understand what causes us to hurt others, but by being honest with ourselves and the people we care about, we can move on from that pain. In the final lines of the song, Ayแป apologizes sincerely for her missteps, recognizing the importance of understanding, forgiveness and trust. By saying "please believe me when I say I'm sorry" repeatedly, she emphasizes the need for her message to be heard and accepted.
Overall, this song conveys the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and the power of apology in strengthening relationships. It also touches on the struggle to understand and overcome our own personal issues and encourages honesty and communication in order to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
We all make mistakes.
It's common for everyone to make errors in their lives.
Everybody fails once in a while
It's natural for anyone to face failures at some point.
We lie, I've lied quite a few times
Lying is a typical human tendency, and the singer has admitted to doing it multiple times.
Everybody breaks a heart and everybody's heart gets broken
Everyone has caused someone pain, and everyone has been hurt at some point.
You never know how I was hurt, now my pain is your concern
The people who caused the singer's pain might not be aware of it, but now it's their responsibility to care.
Now you know there's nothing worse
Getting hurt by someone close to you is one of the worst things that can happen.
Please believe me when I say, I'm sorry
The singer is apologizing and asking for forgiveness.
In the deepest corner of my dark mind, you won't find no answer
The singer doesn't have all the answers and might be struggling with some personal issues.
But you will see the light, and in our touch we'll find the truth
By being with the person they hurt, the singer hopes to find the truth and move forward.
That's when we'll know we don't need proof, but all our pain turned into dust
When they can forgive and forget, they won't need any evidence of apologies or past events.
That makes it hard to breathe, then makes it hard to trust
Holding grudges and not forgiving can make it harder to form new relationships and trust others.
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.