I'm sorry
Crown Of Thorns Lyrics


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All in all you needed me
You told me now
But I didn't know what to say
Told me what you felt for me
I left you cryin'
My head so far away
I know that you've had loneliness
But I'll make it up a hundred times a day

I'm sorry I
Put out the flame
Let you go when you were down
I'm sorry I'm
The one to blame
Should have known that you would drown

I confess to selfishness as time went on
When all that you would need
Is for me to fill your emptiness
But I was gone and I didn't feel you bleed

Well I'm guilty of this foolishness
But I'll make it up a hundred times a day

I'm sorry I
Put out the flame
Let you go when you were down
I'm sorry I'm
The one to blame
Should have known that you would drown





Repeat Chorus

Overall Meaning

In the song "I'm Sorry" by Crown of Thorns, the singer expresses sincere apologies to his partner for not being there when they needed him. The song begins with the acknowledgement of the fact that the singer's partner needed them desperately, yet they didn't know how to react when they were told about it. The singer is now remorseful for his inability to comprehend the gravity of the situation and for leaving his partner alone when they were in need of support. He admits to being selfish and insensitive towards his partner's feelings.


As the song progresses, the singer takes full responsibility for his mistakes and confesses to being foolish for not realizing the emptiness his partner was going through. He can now sense the pain and regret his partner must have felt in his absence, and is guilty of not taking any action to fill the void. The singer promises to make it up to his partner "a hundred times a day," acknowledging the magnitude of the wrong he has done.


In essence, "I'm Sorry" is a song of regret, remorse and self-realization, where the singer acknowledges the manner in which his own action or inaction caused pain to his partner. It is a powerfully emotive performance with a strong message about the need to be there for each other in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

All in all you needed me
Overall, you needed my presence and support in your life.


You told me now
You expressed this to me recently.


But I didn't know what to say
However, at the time, I couldn't find the right words to respond to you.


Told me what you felt for me
You shared with me how you felt about me.


I left you cryin'
Unfortunately, I left you in tears.


My head so far away
My thoughts and focus were elsewhere and not on you.


I know that you've had loneliness
I understand that you have felt lonely.


But I'll make it up a hundred times a day
I promise to make it up to you every day, over and over.


I'm sorry I Put out the flame Let you go when you were down
I apologize for extinguishing the spark between us and abandoning you when you needed me.


I'm sorry I'm The one to blame Should have known that you would drown
I accept the responsibility for the situation and should have realized that you were struggling to stay afloat.


I confess to selfishness as time went on
I admit that as time passed, I became more self-centered and less attentive to your needs.


When all that you would need Is for me to fill your emptiness
All you wanted was for me to be there for you and provide emotional support.


But I was gone and I didn't feel you bleed
But I was absent and unaware of how much you were hurting.


Well I'm guilty of this foolishness
I am fully responsible for this reckless behavior.


Repeat Chorus
The chorus repeats the message of the song: I am sorry for hurting you and promise to make things right.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEAN BEAUVOIR

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