Sorry
Cox and the Riot Lyrics


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I'm sorry
I didn't know what could be done
I'm sorry now
I'm sorry
We'll turn the flow of freedom on
I'm sorry now

I'm so afraid I'll never see the light of day
I'm so afraid to ask why
I'm so afraid, the fractured flow will freeze our ways
I'm so caught up in this life

I'm so confused, the doers can't use what they've done
I'm so caught up in this lie

But I see you running out
Running out with life

I'm sorry
I didn't know what could be done
I'm sorry now
I'm sorry
We'll turn the flow of freedom on
I'm sorry now

I'm so amused
Their objects just can't hide the truth
I'm so outside of this lie

I'm so restored
Frozen fingers such a bore
I'm so outside of their lives

'Cos I see you running out
Running out with life

I'm sorry
I didn't know what could be done
I'm sorry now
I'm sorry




We'll turn the flow of freedom on
I'm sorry now...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cox and the Riot's song "Sorry" reveal feelings of regret and fear over not fully realizing the possibilities of freedom and being caught up in a dysfunctional system. The first verse expresses a sense of remorse and a desire to rectify the situation: "I'm sorry, I didn't know what could be done / I'm sorry now, we'll turn the flow of freedom on." The second verse delves deeper into the fear of being trapped and how it affects the individual: "I'm so afraid I'll never see the light of day / I'm so afraid, the fractured flow will freeze our ways / I'm so caught up in this life." The chorus repeats the sentiment of apologies and a hope for change.


Throughout the rest of the song, the lyrics explore the consequences of being caught up in the lies and illusions of the larger system. The singer is so confused by the actions of those in power and feels disconnected from the larger picture: "I'm so confused, the doers can't use what they've done / I'm so caught up in this lie." The final verses introduce a sense of detachment and a desire to break free from the barriers: "I'm so amused, their objects just can't hide the truth / I'm so outside of this lie / I'm so restored, frozen fingers such a bore / I'm so outside of their lives."


The lyrics of "Sorry" express a yearning for change within the self and larger systems. It highlights the importance of recognizing the lies and illusions that hold us back from true freedom and pushing for positive transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry
Apologizing for not knowing what to do


I didn't know what could be done
Expressing regret for not having the knowledge to solve the problem earlier


I'm sorry now
Continuing to apologize for the situation


We'll turn the flow of freedom on
Promising to take action to restore freedom


I'm so afraid I'll never see the light of day
Feeling hopeless and trapped


I'm so afraid to ask why
Fearful of asking for clarification or help


I'm so afraid, the fractured flow will freeze our ways
Fearful that the current way of life will be disrupted and cause harm


I'm so caught up in this life
Feeling consumed by the challenges of the situation


I'm so confused, the doers can't use what they've done
Feeling puzzled by those who have taken action but cannot solve the problem


I'm so caught up in this lie
Feeling trapped in a situation created by dishonesty


But I see you running out
Noticing someone breaking free from the situation


Running out with life
Escaping the situation with energy and vitality


I'm so amused
Feeling entertained by the irony of the situation


Their objects just can't hide the truth
Recognizing that material possessions cannot obscure the truth


I'm so outside of this lie
Feeling removed from the deception of the situation


I'm so restored
Feeling rejuvenated and refreshed


Frozen fingers such a bore
Bored by the physical discomfort caused by the situation


I'm so outside of their lives
Feeling detached from the lives of those who perpetuate the lie




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