I'm sorry
Bobby "Blue" Bland & B.B. King Lyrics
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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
I'm sorry, so sorry
Please accept my apology,
But love is blind
And I was too blind to see
The lyrics to Bobby "Blue" Bland & B.B. King's song I'm Sorry talk about a person's regret for hurting their loved one in the past due to their own foolishness. The singer apologizes for their mistakes, acknowledging that they were ignorant about the cruelty of love. They express remorse for causing pain and understand that being young cannot justify their actions. The singer hopes that their loved one can forgive them but also understands that love can make one blind to their own faults.
The lyrics showcase a sense of vulnerability, where the singer takes responsibility for their actions and seeks forgiveness. The song speaks to the universal theme of love and the mistakes that come with it. The regretful tone of the song displays the emotional depth that can be present in relationships, where hurtful actions can cause lasting pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry, so sorry
I express my sincere regret for my actions.
That I was such a fool
I acted foolishly and made poor choices.
I didn't know love could be so cruel
I had unrealistic expectations for love and didn't realize it can be painful and difficult.
You tell me mistakes are part being young
You suggest that making mistakes is a normal part of being young.
But that doesn't right the wrong that's been done
However, that doesn't excuse or fix the harm that was caused.
I'm sorry, so sorry
Again, I apologize wholeheartedly.
Please accept my apology
I ask for forgiveness.
But love is blind
Love can make people overlook flaws and mistakes.
And I was too blind to see
I didn't realize at the time how my actions were hurting you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: RONNIE SELF, DUB ALLBRITTEN
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