I'M SORRY
B. B. King & Bobby Blue Bland Lyrics
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I’m a man I make mistakes don’t blame me for fate these are things I can’t control ooh
I’m sorry for what I done
I would never thought u hate me
I seem to can’t replace the love I have for you girl
Knowing you gone got my heart weak
I could’ve never imagine that you wanna leave
Could never imagine you don’t want to be with me
And I feel like I’m dumb if I try to plead
I’m just wanting you back tell me why you leave
I clearly feen for your love like you druging me
You say you always gone love this ain’t love to me
All of the love that I was giving
Could never compare to the next nigga hitting
Only one day you will see That you made your mistake
I’m m sir for what hurt you
I’m sorry for what I done
I’m a man I make mistakes don’t blame me for fate these are things I can’t control ooh
I’m sorry for what I done
I would never thought u hate me
I seem to can’t replace the love I have for you girl
The lyrics of B. B. King & Bobby Blue Bland's song 'I'm Sorry' express the remorse of a man who has made a mistake in his relationship with his significant other. He acknowledges his fault and apologizes, while at the same time suffering the pain of losing her. He states that he is only human, and that he cannot control every aspect of his life, including the past mistakes that led to their break-up. He is aware that she may hate him for what he has done, but he still has feelings for her and cannot replace the love he has for her.
The man in the song is struggling to understand the reasons behind their separation. He confesses that he never imagined that she would leave him and that he feels wrong for being himself. He believes that his love for her is addictive and that he cannot live without it. He pleads with her to forgive him, and he will do anything to have her back. He also expresses his feelings that the love he has shown her is greater than that of any other man and that she will eventually realize this and come back.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m sorry for what I done
Apologizing for the actions that caused hurt and pain.
I’m a man I make mistakes don’t blame me for fate these are things I can’t control ooh
Acknowledging that being human means making mistakes and not taking full responsibility for fate's impact on life.
I would never thought u hate me
Expressing surprise and confusion over the perception of hatred from the other party.
I seem to can’t replace the love I have for you girl
Feeling incapable of finding someone who could replace the love and feelings shared with the other party.
Knowing you gone got my heart weak
Admitting that the knowledge of the other party leaving has caused emotional weakness and pain.
I could’ve never imagine that you wanna leave
Expressing disbelief over the other party wanting to leave the relationship.
Could never imagine you don’t want to be with me
Feeling unable to comprehend the idea of not being wanted by the other party.
You got me thinking I’m wrong just for being me
Feeling like there may be something inherently wrong with oneself that led to the other party wanting to leave.
And I feel like I’m dumb if I try to plead
Feeling insecure about making a plea or attempt to reconcile the relationship.
I’m just wanting you back tell me why you leave
Expressing the desire to understand the reason for the other party leaving and wanting to reconcile the relationship.
I clearly feen for your love like you druging me
Comparing the intense need for the other party's love and affection to the effects of being addicted to drugs.
You say you always gone love this ain’t love to me
Responding to the other party's statement about always loving, feeling like their actions do not align with love.
All of the love that I was giving
Referencing the love and effort put forth in the relationship.
Could never compare to the next nigga hitting
Feeling inferior to another person who may be able to provide more satisfaction and happiness to the other party.
Only one day you will see That you made your mistake
Believing that the other party will eventually realize the mistake in leaving the relationship.
I’m m sir for what hurt you
Apologizing for causing hurt to the other party.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Keri Singleton
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