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.
Who's Sorry Now
Bobby Vinton Lyrics
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Who's Sorry Now?
Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who's sad and blue?
Who's crying too?
Just like I cried over you.
Right to the end,
Just like a friend,
You had your way,
Now you must pay;
The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's song, "Who's Sorry Now?" describe a jilted lover who is seeking revenge against the one who broke their heart. The singer is asking who is feeling guilty now, who is heartbroken and regretting their decision. The lyrics suggest that the one who broke the vow is experiencing the same pain that the singer felt when they were rejected. The singer expresses their satisfaction in seeing their former lover pay for their actions.
The lyrics convey a sense of anger and bitterness, but also of vindication. The singer tried to warn their former lover of the consequences of their actions, but they refused to listen. Now, the singer is reveling in their former lover's pain and is happy to see them suffer. The repeated question of "who's sorry now?" reinforces the theme of revenge and the desire for the one who caused the pain to feel remorse.
Overall, "Who's Sorry Now?" is a powerful song about love, betrayal, and revenge. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the mind of someone who has been hurt deeply and is seeking justice for their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's Sorry Now?
Who is feeling remorseful and apologetic now?
Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who is experiencing heartache and pain for not keeping their promises?
Who's sad and blue?
Who is feeling melancholy and down?
Who's crying too?
Who is shedding tears as well?
Just like I cried over you.
Similar to how I cried because of you.
Right to the end,
Until the very end,
Just like a friend,
As a true friend would,
I tried to warn you somehow.
I made attempts to alert or caution you in some way.
You had your way,
You did what you wanted to do,
Now you must pay;
Now you have to face the consequences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Ted Snyder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zev Feldman
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