I'm Sorry
B.B. King & Bobby "Blue" Bland Lyrics

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I'm sorry, so sorry
That I was such a fool
I didn't know love could so cruel

You tell me mistakes
Are part being young,
But that doesn't right

The wrong that's been done
I'm sorry, so sorry
Please accept my apology,

But love is blind
And I was too blind to see

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Sorry" by B.B. King and Bobby "Blue" Bland is a classic blues ballad that speaks to the pain and regret that comes with losing a loved one due to foolish behavior. The singer is apologizing for his mistakes, admitting that he was a fool for not realizing how cruel love can be. Despite being young and making mistakes being a natural part of life, the singer knows the wrong that was done cannot be undone.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of love being blind and the singer being too blind to see the damage he was causing until it was too late. Perhaps he took his partner for granted or didn't appreciate what they had until it was gone. The use of repetition emphasizes the depth of the singer's regret - he is so sorry, and hopes that his apology will be accepted.

Overall, "I'm Sorry" is a powerful reminder of the importance of being present in our relationships and showing love and appreciation to those we care about before it's too late. It also highlights the reality that even the strongest love can be damaged by foolish mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry, so sorry
I express my remorse wholeheartedly

That I was such a fool
I didn't act wisely in our relationship

I didn't know love could so cruel
I didn't expect love to cause so much pain

You tell me mistakes
You mention that errors happen

Are part being young,
It's common to make mistakes when one is young

But that doesn't right
But that doesn't correct the wrongs I did

The wrong that's been done
The harm that I caused

I'm sorry, so sorry
I reiterate my apologies

Please accept my apology,
I humbly ask for your forgiveness

But love is blind
Love can cloud one's judgment

And I was too blind to see
I couldn't see the consequences of my actions