Blackstreet has also collaborated with Jay-Z on his single "The City is Mine". With the help of the Janet Jackson single "Girlfriend", Blackstreet finally had a top ten album with Finally. But personnel shifts wracked the group and contributed to the relative failure of Finally in 1999, and Blackstreet soon broke up. After rumors of legal action and a preemptive countersuit, the group reformed and released Level II in 2003.
I'M SORRY
Blackstreet Lyrics
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[Blackstreet]:
I'm sorry
Will you forgive me?
Just don't cry
Don't cry
Listen
Ah yeah
Just wanted to talk to you
I'm sorry
Just when you think you're strong enough
Temptation raises its head
'cause I kept on thinking
That I got a good woman back home
But I didn't regret it
Til it was over (what should I do?)
I shoulda never told (you were untrue)
How could I let it show?
That girl put a spell on me
I couldn't stop thinking about it
But I've got my lady
That I can't live without
(Chorus):
If you look into my eyes, it says I'm sorry
I didn't mean to hurt and ever make you cry
I know I've got a good thing, girl
So don't you worry (no, no, no, no)
I'd go outta my way to keep you satisfied
We've got a future, I don't move along
I know it's easier said than done
But don't let this one mistake
Put a break on what we make
Please forgive me
I'm so sorry
[8th Ave]:
Even though I forgive you
It won't be the same
All those sleepless nights
Explain everything
[Blackstreet]:
That girl put a spell on me
I couldn't stop thinking about it
But I've got my lady
That I can't live without
(Repeat Chorus)
Girl, I'm sorry
Forgive me
There's no reason why
Please don't cry
I love you
Ohhhh
Noooo
Ohhhh
Ohhhh
Lady, lady
Little lady
Please, I promise I
I'm saying that I'm sorry
(Repeat Chorus) x2
I'm sorry
The song "I'm Sorry" by Blackstreet featuring 8th Ave is a heartfelt apology from the lead singer to his partner after he cheated on her with another woman. The song explores the guilt and regret that the lead singer feels after realizing the mistake he made. He apologizes profusely and offers to do anything to make it right. He admits that he was weak and succumbed to temptation, but now he realizes that he has a good thing with his partner and doesn't want to lose her.
The first verse sets the tone of the song with the lead singer admitting his wrongdoing and asking for forgiveness. He acknowledges his partner's pain and asks her not to cry. The second verse delves deeper into the lead singer's feelings and thought process. He admits that he didn't regret cheating on his partner until it was too late. He also expresses his regret at telling his partner about the affair and wonders how he could have let it show. The third verse repeats the lead singer's commitment to his partner and asks her to forgive him so that they can move forward.
The chorus is a testament to the lead singer's remorse and desire to make things right. He asks his partner to look into his eyes and see how sorry he is for hurting her. He promises to do whatever it takes to keep her satisfied and to ensure that they have a future together. The song ends with the lead singer continuing to apologize and plead for forgiveness from his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
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
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TEDDY RILEY, SHERRI BLAIR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@tarotbychristal2675
Brings back memories so bad I love them this songs give me goosebumps through the whole damn thing
@thokojane2488
still in love with this song
@yourdailydosewithmosa7323
2020... right in the midst of the corona pandemic and jamming to this song. Wishing I had me a quarantine baeπ₯° oh wellπ₯cheers to everyone who still cherish good soulful music!! π
@nomandiesebenzile3403
My old time favourite song...still Loving it
@zodwamthimunye9509
This song it make me to go back to my high schoolππ
@tintswalomaluleke2332
Makes the both of us
@Pstevenssmith
2019 still bumping this song in my π it means so much to me itβs a π‘ memory for me when I went through infidelity and a divorce ππ½ one may π€ why because of that one part π into my eyes Saying Iβm sorry most wouldnβt say that nor apologize ππΎππ½π£π£π£π£π£π€π€π€π€π€πΌπΌπΌπΌπΌπΌ
@koortjasoubas5128
How one struggled to find this song. Only had part of the chorus and picked up the best from a Spanish song that has sampled it. This is an amazing song
@tlewisisdope
the way Terrell takes over the song from second verse on? MASTERFUL