Please Please
Curtis V. Womack Lyrics
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But, that won't be quite enough
To let you know the pain that I feel
And, it just won't let up
Oh, it feels like the sky is falling
And, the clouds, clouds are closing in
Where did I lose control?
Where did it all begin?
Please, forgive my heart
It's not that the problem
Lies anywhere in there
I'm a liar
I'm in a dream
Going on my way
Nothing to rely on
There's a time
A silent witness
To the blindness of the night
And, we see reflections so clear
In the blush, blush of the morning light
Time can pass so slowly
When you're faced with burning down
The time is not commuted
It lingers, lingers without a sound
Please, forgive my heart
It's not that the problem
Lies anywhere in there
I'm a liar
I'm in a dream
Going on my way
Nothing to rely on
Please, forgive my heart
It's not that the problem
Lies anywhere in there
I'm a liar
I'm in a dream
Going on my way
Nothing to rely on
The lyrics of Curtis V. Womack's "Please Please" reveal the artist's plea for forgiveness from a loved one. The song's tempo is slow, mournful, and reflective of its subject matter—self-reflection, guilt and forgiveness. The first stanza attempts to convey the singer's remorse for the pain caused, but realizes that these apologies fall short of the magnitude of the wrong they committed. It feels like a falling sky and clouds closing in, and the singer can't pinpoint exactly where things went wrong. This sets the stage for the chorus, the most repeated and memorable in the song, where the singer humbly asks for forgiveness.
The second stanza further delves into the feeling of hopelessness experienced as time passes by slowly when faced with the possibility of losing the relationship. The lines "I'm a liar, I'm in a dream, going on my way" reveal the internal conflict and self-doubt felt by the artist. The song's overall message is one of regret and a deep desire to seek forgiveness. In the end, the artist is left with nothing to rely on but the hope that their plea will be heard and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
I could try to say I'm sorry
Although I could apologize, it wouldn't be enough to express how deeply sorry I truly am.
But, that won't be quite enough
Apologizing alone cannot heal the pain that I have caused.
To let you know the pain that I feel
I am experiencing so much pain and regret, and I need you to understand that.
And, it just won't let up
The pain feels constant and unrelenting.
Oh, it feels like the sky is falling
The situation feels catastrophic, like everything is falling apart.
And, the clouds, clouds are closing in
The situation is getting worse and feels more suffocating.
Where did I lose control?
I am questioning myself and my actions, trying to figure out where things went wrong.
Where did it all begin?
I am reflecting on the past, trying to pinpoint the origin of the problem.
Please, forgive my heart
I am pleading for your forgiveness, as I know I have wronged you deeply.
It's not that the problem lies anywhere in there
The issue is not within my heart, but rather my actions and behavior.
I'm a liar
I have been dishonest or deceitful, and I regret it deeply.
I'm in a dream
The situation feels surreal or unbelievable, like a nightmare.
Going on my way
I am trying to move on or keep going, but I am struggling.
Nothing to rely on
I feel powerless or helpless, like I have nothing or no one to turn to for help.
There's a time
There are moments or experiences that stick with us forever.
A silent witness
These experiences may not always be apparent, but they bear witness to our actions and their consequences.
To the blindness of the night
It can be difficult to see the truth or the right path when we are in a dark place or situation.
And, we see reflections so clear
In moments of clarity, we can see ourselves and our actions for what they truly are.
In the blush, blush of the morning light
After a moment of clarity, we may feel embarrassed or ashamed of our actions.
Time can pass so slowly
When we are dealing with a difficult situation, time can feel like it is moving at a glacial pace.
When you're faced with burning down
When we are faced with the consequences of our actions, it can feel like everything is falling apart around us.
The time is not commuted
We cannot make the time go faster or make our situation disappear by any means.
It lingers, lingers without a sound
The pain and consequences of our actions can continue to affect us for a long time, even if we don't talk about them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, HAROLD TIMOTHY PAYNE, RICHARD RUSSELL, BOBBY WOMACK
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Karen Moukoukenoff
I could try to say I’m sorry
But then won’t be quite enough
To get you know pain that I feel
And it just won’t let…
Oh, it feels like the sky is falling
And the clouds, clouds are falling in
When I lose control, when it all begin.
Please, forgive my heart,
Cause not that the problems
lies anywhere in there
I’m a liar, I’m in a dream
Going my way, nothing to rely on
From the dumb silent weakness
To the blindness of the night
And we see reflexions so clear
And the blush, blush of the morning light
Hmmm time it can pass so slowly
When you face the burden down
The term is not…
Please, forgive my heart,
Cause not that the problems
lies anywhere in there
I’m a liar, I’m in a dream
Going my way, nothing to rely on
(bis)
Please, forgive my heart,
Cause not that the problems
lies anywhere in there
I’m a liar, I’m in a dream
Going my way, nothing to rely on
Uh, oh, oh
J P
I could try to say I'm sorry
But that won't be quite enough
To let you know the pain that I feel
And it just won't let up
(Let up, let up, let up)
Oh, it feels like the sky is falling
And the clouds
Clouds are closing in
Where did I lose control?
Where did it all begin?
Please forgive my heart
It's not that the problem
Lies anywhere in there
I'm a liar
I'm in a dream
Going my own way
Nothing to rely on
Oh, the dawn is a silent witness
To the blindness of the night
And we see a reflection so clear
In the blush
Blush of the morning light
Time can pass so slowly
When you face the burden down
Your term is not commuted
It lingers, lingers without a sound
Please forgive my heart
Not that the problem, problem
Lies anywhere in there
I'm a liar
I'm in a dream
Going on my own
Nothing to rely on
Oh, please forgive
Forgive my heart
It's not that the problem
Lies anywhere in there
I'm a liar
I'm in a dream
Can't you see me going on my way?
Nothing to rely on
Rely on, rely on, yeah
Art Stanton
This man is 70 years old and still puts in a gigantic performance. I love the guy and I'm grateful for the years that we have been graced with his presence. Thank you Bobby.
NivekJ1
RIP Bobby Womack. One of the great soul singers. Peace, brother.
Robbie Williams
This song sings to the depth of a man's soul when he knows who he is and in those experiences have broken so many hearts. 🌹
reviews with pappy
So true man I had girl she had cheater's and I suffered for it man 🇬🇧🤙🤙 when I never cheated on my wife it's bo Lacks man 🇬🇧 love Bobby w thanks for the tunes bw
Soulman64
We forgive your heart, Bobby, and thanks for all the music given with heart and soul, RIP
gia
Whoa. This music video feels really powerful to me. I don't usually write things like this, but it feels like his hands are contorted because he feels so awful about what he's done and himself in general that he feels the need to punish himself. I would assume his fingernails are painted to "mark" himself, kind of like The Scarlet Letter. They just kind of sit there, helpless the whole song, because that's how Womack is; hurt and waiting for someone to notice.
cucumbersuprise
Hands down
Home Altitude Training Oxyhood
Kudos to Damon Albarn for creating this magical song with a legend. I think this song in time will grow and grow . Damon Albarn in my opinion is a genius of modern times.
christastic100
This song gets deep into my sole
And Bobby’s voice is so very rich .
I also love his live version played on New Year’s Eve in the Uk all those years ago.
Jessica Wiley
Sorry for writing you, just out of curiosity your page come up on my suggested friend lists so I was just wondering if I knew you from somewhere?!!