Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, … Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Vinton (born April 16, 1935) is an American pop music singer. At 16, Vinton formed his first band, which played clubs around the Pittsburgh area. With the money he earned, Vinton helped finance his college education at Duquesne University, where he studied music and graduated with a degree in musical composition. While at Duquesne, he became proficient on all of the instruments in the band: piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, drums and oboe.

After a brief spell in the US Army, Vinton was signed to Epic Records in 1960 as a bandleader: "A Young Man With a Big Band." Two albums and several singles were not successful however, and with Epic ready to pull the plug, Vinton found his first hit single literally sitting in a reject pile. The song was titled "Roses Are Red (My Love)." It spent four weeks at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Arguably, his most famous song is 1963's "Blue Velvet" that also went to No.1. 23 years later, David Lynch named his movie Blue Velvet after the song. In 1964, Vinton had two #1 hits, "There! I've Said It Again" and "Mr. Lonely", the latter now being the basis for Akon's hit "Lonely."

In the 1970s, the "Polish Prince" continued to hit the Top 40, notably with "Ev'ry Day of My Life" and "Sealed With a Kiss" in 1972. That same year, Epic Records decided to end its relationship with Vinton and ended his recording contract. Undeterred, Vinton spent $50,000 of his own money on a self-written song sung partially in Polish: "My Melody of Love." After Vinton was turned down by 7 major labels, ABC Records bought Vinton's idea, and the result was a multi-million selling single that hit #1 on the AC charts in 1974. A gold album, Melodies of Love, followed as well as a successful half-hour variety show "The Bobby Vinton Show" (which aired from 1975 to 1978). He also starred in two John Wayne movies: Big Jake and The Train Robbers.

In the course of his career, Vinton has sold over 75 million records (singles, albums, compilation inclusions, etc) and is still performing on tour and at the Bobby Vinton Blue Velvet Theatre in Branson, Missouri.

I Apologize
Bobby Vinton Lyrics

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(From the bottom of my heart, dear,
I apologize)

If I told a lie, if I made you cry
When I said goodbye, I'm sorry
From the bottom of my heart, dear,
I apologize

If I caused you pain, I know I'm to blame
Must have been insane, believe me
From the bottom of my heart, dear,
I apologize

I realize I've been unfair to you
Please let me make amends
Don't say that you forgot the love we knew
After all, we were more than friends

If I made you blue, I've had heartaches too
Now I beg of you, forgive me
From the bottom of my heart, dear,
I apologize

If I made you blue, I've had heartaches too
Now I beg of you, forgive me
From the bottom of my heart, dear,

I apologize
(Forgive me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bobby Vinton's song, I Apologize, are an expression of deep regret and a plea for forgiveness from a past lover. The singer addresses their wrongdoing with sincere apologies, claiming responsibility for causing emotional pain and promising to make amends. The repeated refrain, "From the bottom of my heart, dear, I apologize," emphasizes the depth of the singer's remorse.

The singer acknowledges that they have been unfair and caused the other person pain. Despite this, they implore the former lover to remember the love that they once shared and to forgive them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has also had their own heartaches, which may have contributed to their behavior. Ultimately, the song is a hopeful plea for reconciliation and a desire to move forward from past mistakes.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a recognition of the faults that led to the relationship's downfall. The song's message speaks to the universality of love and the importance of forgiveness in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

If I told a lie, if I made you cry
If I wasn't honest or made you upset

When I said goodbye, I'm sorry
If leaving you hurt you, I'm sorry

From the bottom of my heart, dear, I apologize
I am expressing my deepest regrets

If I caused you pain, I know I'm to blame
I acknowledge that I was responsible for your pain

Must have been insane, believe me
I realize my actions were illogical and harming you

I realize I've been unfair to you
I admit that I have treated you poorly

Please let me make amends
Allow me to try to fix what I have done wrong

Don't say that you forgot the love we knew
I am pleading with you not to forget our past love

After all, we were more than friends
Our relationship was more meaningful than just friendship

If I made you blue, I've had heartaches too
I have experienced heartache as well, and don't want you to feel alone in your pain

Now I beg of you, forgive me
I am desperately asking for your forgiveness

(Forgive me)
A plea for forgiveness

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Goodhart, Al Hoffman, Edward G. Nelson

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