Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Hard To Say I'm Sorry
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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I heard her say, from each other
Even lovers need a holiday
Far away from each other
Hold me now
It's hard for me to say, I'm sorry (oh)
I just want you to stay (stay with me)
After all that you've been through
I will make it up to you, I promise you baby
And after all that's been said and done
You're just a part of me I can't let go
Couldn't stand to be kept away
Not for a day, from your body
(baby, I can't live without you, not even day)
Wouldn't wanna be swept away (away)
Far away from the one that I love
Hold me now
It's hard for me to say, I'm sorry
I just want you to know (you to know)
Hold me now
I really wanna tell you I'm sorry
I could never let you go
After all that we've been through
I will make it up to you, I promise you
And after all that's been said and done
You're just a part of me I can't let go
I can't let go
The song "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" by Boyz II Men tells the story of a couple who are going through a rough patch in their relationship. The opening lines suggest that even the strongest relationships need time apart from each other. It indicates that even lovers need a holiday from each other. However, despite the distance and the heartaches, the singer wants his partner to stay and hold him. The lines “Hold me now, It's hard for me to say, I'm sorry” express the singer's regret and apology for any pain he may have caused in the relationship.
The chorus further elaborates the guilt and remorse felt by the singer. After all that his partner has been through, the singer promises to make it up to her. The repetition of the line “I promise you, baby" further emphasizes how determined the singer is to reconcile with his partner. The line “You're just a part of me I can't let go" suggests the strong love and connection shared between the couple. The lyrics highlight the difficulty to let go of a love which has been a part of one's life for a long time.
In conclusion, "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" by Boyz II Men is a heartfelt apology from a remorseful partner who is determined to save a relationship that means the world to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody need a little time away
Spending time apart is necessary for everyone
I heard her say, from each other
Even though I didn’t want to hear it, she said we needed to spend time apart from each other
Even lovers need a holiday
Even passionate couples need a break from each other
Far away from each other
Being physically distant can be a necessary part of maintaining a relationship
Hold me now
I need your embrace right now
It's hard for me to say, I'm sorry (oh)
Admitting fault is difficult for me
I just want you to stay (stay with me)
Don’t leave me, I need you here with me
After all that you've been through
I know you’ve been hurt before
I will make it up to you, I promise you baby
I will do anything to make it up to you
And after all that's been said and done
Regardless of everything that has happened in our relationship
You're just a part of me I can't let go
You’ve become such an integral part of my life, I can’t imagine living without you
Couldn't stand to be kept away
I can’t bear the thought of being apart from you
Not for a day, from your body
I need to be close to you, both physically and emotionally
Wouldn't wanna be swept away (away)
I don’t want to lose the love that we have
Far away from the one that I love
Being separated from you, the one I love, would be unbearable
Hold me now
Please hold me tightly
I just want you to know (you to know)
I want to make sure you understand
I really wanna tell you I'm sorry
I deeply regret my actions and want to apologize
I could never let you go
I never want to lose you
After all that we've been through
We’ve been through so much together
I will make it up to you, I promise you
I vow to make amends and earn your forgiveness
And after all that's been said and done
Regardless of everything that has happened in our relationship
You're just a part of me I can't let go
You’ve become such an integral part of my life, I can’t imagine living without you
I can't let go
I am committed to our relationship and will never give up on us
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akos renren
i love their renditions full of emotions thumbs up!
Ivan
Quanto talento
Música linda
Stephen Stonebraker
This is HOW a remake SHOULD be done. Giving it your own, unique feel while at the same time paying homage & respect to the original
Shamona x lisa x
This time never gets old x
Mz. Harriz
love Boyz II Men forever!!!!!!!!!
Fame Violet
Love it 💜
Niola Gutierrez
I just love it 😍
jeriza gaddi rajenel
I love this song
Rolando Javillana
it's hard to say sorry for the one you loved because you need to let her/him go...😢
Jonalyn Balagtas
nice ...mesge.very clear voice luv it..more power boys 2 men...nice song