I'm sorry
Blake Shelton/Martina McBride Lyrics
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Well neither do I
And after the time we spent together
You think you deserve another try
Well girl I don't know what it is
That you're expecting
Just because you looked me in the eye
And say you're sorry
Oh you're sorry
You want it back the way it was
Well I'm sorry
Sometimes sorry
Just ain't good enough
You say you never meant to hurt me
Well that might be true
But do you really think I should forgive you
For what you put me through
Oh I remember every time you said you loved me
But I know now your love was just a lie
And you say you're sorry
Oh you're sorry
You want it back the way it was
Well I'm sorry
Sometimes sorry
Just ain't good enough
Oh girl I don't know what it is
That you're expecting
Just because you look me in the eye
And say you're sorry
Oh you're sorry
So sorry
And you want it back the way it was
Well I'm sorry
But sometimes sorry
Just ain't good enough
"I'm Sorry" by Blake Shelton and Martina McBride is a song about a person who is trying to apologize for hurting their partner but the other person feels like the apology isn't enough. The song captures the emotions that come with trying to forgive someone after they have caused pain. The lyrics express the hurt and betrayal felt by the singer as they ask for answers from their partner. The song acknowledges that sometimes an apology may not be enough to fix a broken relationship, and trying to repair it is more complicated than saying sorry.
The lyrics, "You say you never meant to hurt me, well that might be true, but do you really think I should forgive you for what you put me through" captures the pain that the singer is experiencing. They question whether their partner truly understands the extent of the hurt they have caused and if forgiveness is possible. However, the other person seems to believe that everything can go back to how it was before with just an apology. It's clear from the lyrics that the singer wants more than an apology. They need actions that show that the other person is willing to make amends, but the other person is only willing to say sorry, leaving the singer feeling hurt and betrayed once again.
Overall, "I'm Sorry" is a powerful song that captures the complexity of forgiveness in a relationship. It shows that while apologies are important, they are often not enough to repair a broken relationship. It’s an excellent song that showcases the emotions of both partners in a broken relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you don't know what you were thinking
You admit that you acted foolishly and you're unsure of your own reasons
Well neither do I
I cannot comprehend your actions either
And after the time we spent together
Despite the moments we shared
You think you deserve another try
You believe you deserve another chance to make things right
Well girl I don't know what it is
Frankly, I don't understand your motive behind your request
That you're expecting
You have certain expectations from me
Just because you looked me in the eye
Merely making eye contact with me is not enough
And say you're sorry
Apologizing doesn't always fix the damage done
Oh you're sorry
Your words of apology are empty
You want it back the way it was
You wish to return to the way things were without making any changes
Well I'm sorry
I regret to inform you
Sometimes sorry
Apologies, no matter how sincere, are not enough
Just ain't good enough
It doesn't meet the threshold of what is necessary for reconciliation
You say you never meant to hurt me
You claim that you didn't desire to cause me pain
Well that might be true
Although that may be the case
But do you really think I should forgive you
However, you question if I should actually grant you forgiveness
For what you put me through
For the experiences and emotions you caused me to endure
Oh I remember every time you said you loved me
I recall countless instances where you professed your love for me
But I know now your love was just a lie
However, I now realize that your declarations of love were insincere
So sorry
Your apologies are insufficient
And you want it back the way it was
You seek to revert everything to how it used to be
But sometimes sorry
However, apologizing doesn't always mend the damage done
Just ain't good enough
It simply isn't satisfactory
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ASHLEY GORLEY, CHARLES DUBOIS, CHRIS STAPLETON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
2000jeslyn
This song hits home and breaks my heart all at the same time. If only love was all it took. Sometimes those we love just aren't good for us.
keyboardman
2000jeslyn so true 😥💔
Tatjana Chavez
Man, I heard this song for the first time yesterday. My boyfriend, or should I say ex boyfriend, was begging for another chance after hurting me the way he did. I was so torn, am still... But I know that he really hasn't changed and at this point saying sorry and begging just aint good enough. This bridge has been burned! Perfects song for the perfect situation at the perfect timing. Thanks Blake!
Romantic Love Songs
My dad passed away yesterday and now I'm making a playlist with all the songs he loved and I remember him by. This is one of them. Thank you dad for showing me the greatest artists of all times. Loved, missed and never forgotten 🤘🔥❤
Sage Williams
I love martina McBride. Just went to a concert of hers this weekend :). It was amazing. Blake Shelton is amazing too.
T Wray
I just watched this beautiful song performed on "The Voice", and it is the perfect song for a someone that left, andnow wants a second chance. Sometime sorry just aint enough:)
05gixxer1000
+T Wray Ha! That's the reason I'm here too. The Voice. I can relate to this song too somewhat but the other hasn't even bothered to be sorry
T Wray
+05gixxer1000 Neither has my other. When she does, I'm going to refer her to this song:)I'm 70, healthy, and enjoying being single again!!!!
05gixxer1000
+T Wray There ya go. Kind of attitude ya need. Ain't got time to be playing games. Gotta do what makes ya happy.
Christine Huff
That's the truth, sorry just ain't good enough :(