Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest
Blue - T.R.W.M. Lyrics


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Sorry seems to be the hardest word

What I gotta do to make you love me
What I gotta do to make you care
What do I do when lightnin' strikes me
And a way to find wen ure not there

What I gotta do to make want me
What I gotta do to be heard
What do I say wen it's all over
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
(That's right)

It's sad
So sad
It's a sad sad situation
And its gettin' more and more absurd
It's sad so sad
Why can't we talk it over
Always seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word

What do I do to make you want me
What I gotta do to be heard
What do I say wen its all over
Sorry seems to be the hardest word

It's sad
So sad
It's a sad sad situation
And it's gettin' more and more absurd
It's sad so sad why can't we talk it over
Always seems to me
Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Yeah

Sorry

What do I do to make you love me
What I gotta do to be heard
What do I do when lighting strikes me
Yeah
What have I gotta do




What have I gotta do
When sorry seems to be the hardest word

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blue - T.R.W.M.'s song "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" is about the difficulty of apologizing and expressing remorse. The singer is asking a series of questions in the form of what they have to do to make the person they've wronged love or care for them again. They express the pain they feel when they're separated from this person and how they want to be heard and understood. The singer acknowledges that the situation is sad and absurd, but they still find it hard to apologize.


The song evokes a sense of sadness and longing, as the singer seems to be genuinely remorseful and willing to do whatever it takes to make amends. However, they also recognize that sometimes apologies are not enough to repair a damaged relationship. The repetition of the phrase "sorry seems to be the hardest word" emphasizes how difficult it can be to admit to one's mistakes and express regret.


Overall, "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" is a powerful song about the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It reminds listeners that sometimes the hardest thing to do is to apologize, but it's also often the most important step towards healing and moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing is difficult and often the last resort.


What I gotta do to make you love me
What actions do I need to take for you to have feelings of love towards me?


What I gotta do to make you care
What must I do for you to show concern or interest in me?


What do I do when lightnin' strikes me
What is my course of action when I am unexpectedly hit with a difficult situation?


And a way to find wen ure not there
How do I cope or find a solution when you are not present to support me?


What I gotta do to make want me
What actions do I need to take for you to have a desire to be with me?


What I gotta do to be heard
What steps must I take to ensure that my voice is heard?


What do I say wen it's all over
What words do I use to try and fix things once it is too late?


Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing is difficult and often the last resort. (repeated)


It's sad
The situation is regrettable and unfortunate.


So sad
The situation is very regrettable and unfortunate.


It's a sad sad situation
The situation at hand is deeply upsetting and unpleasant.


And its gettin' more and more absurd
The situation is becoming increasingly illogical and difficult to understand.


Why can't we talk it over
Why can't we communicate and find a resolution to the problem?


Always seems to me
From my perspective, it appears that...


Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing is difficult and often the last resort. (repeated)


Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or acknowledgement.


What do I do to make you want me
What actions do I need to take for you to have a desire to be with me?


What do I say wen its all over
What words do I use to try and fix things once it is too late?


It's sad
The situation is regrettable and unfortunate.


So sad
The situation is very regrettable and unfortunate.


It's a sad sad situation
The situation at hand is deeply upsetting and unpleasant.


And it's gettin' more and more absurd
The situation is becoming increasingly illogical and difficult to understand.


Why can't we talk it over
Why can't we communicate and find a resolution to the problem?


Always seems to me
From my perspective, it appears that...


Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing is difficult and often the last resort. (repeated)


Sorry
An expression of regret or remorse for something done wrong.


What do I do to make you love me
What actions do I need to take for you to have feelings of love towards me?


What I gotta do to be heard
What steps must I take to ensure that my voice is heard?


What do I do when lighting strikes me
What is my course of action when I am unexpectedly hit with a difficult situation?


What have I gotta do
What actions must I take to rectify the situation?


When sorry seems to be the hardest word
In situations like these, it appears as though apologizing is the most difficult thing to do.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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@33Oak

[Intro: Simon & Lee)
Sorry seems to be (Yeah)... the hardest word
Uh-uh
Na, na, na, na, na, na
That's right

[Verse 1: Duncan]
What I gotta do to make you love me?
What I gotta do to make you care?
What do I do when lightning strikes me (Uh-uh)
And I wake to find that you're not there? (Huh)

[Verse 2: Simon]
What I gotta do to make you want me?
What I gotta do to be heard? (Ooh, oh, oh, ooh)
What do I say when it's all over, babe?
Sorry seems to be the hardest word (That's right)

[Hook: Lee]
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's gettin' more and more absurd (Uh, uh-uh-uh, yeah)
It's sad (So sad), so sad
Why can't we talk it over
Oh, it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word

[Verse 3: Anthony]
What do I do to make you want me? (Mmm)
What I gotta do to be heard? (Uh)
What do I say when it's all over?
Sorry seems to be the hardest word (Hm-hm, hm-hm)

[Hook: Elton John]
It's sad (So sad), so sad (So sad)
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's gotten more and more absurd (Mm, mm)
It's sad (So sad), so sad (So sad)
Why can't we talk it over
Oh, it seems to me (Yo, yo)
Sorry seems to be the hardest word

[Break: Lee]
Yeah (Ooh, yeah)
Yeah (Ooh)
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Sorry

[Outro: Elton John & Lee]
What do I do to make you love me? (Ooh)
What I gotta do to be heard? (Mm)
What do I do when lightening strikes me? Yeah
What have I gotta do?
What have I gotta do?
When sorry seems to be the hardest word?



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@umiekarmilarozaiman8021

2022. Miss my childhood. ❤

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@karenroberts641

Grew up on the original but I love this collaboration so much too!

@ellenbauer1470

I'm as stuck on this song as i was at 17 when Elton John first came out with "This is Your Song"
I just love this! Makes me dance! The guys have great voices and looks!

@elizemmerry

Never forget the guy used to drove me down the beach almost everyday with this song kept on playing...just pray he s well and the best in life.

@Mr101473

Yeah l bet he was professing his love to you but you couldn’t see it

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