He was born on December 3, 1979 in New Zealand, moving to the United Kingdom when he was a child. He's an older brother of pop singer, Natasha Bedingfield and jazz singer Nikola Rachelle. After a song called "Gotta Get Thru This" (which he recorded in his bedroom) gathered momentum on white label, it went on to become a #1 hit in the UK Top 40 in December 2001. He has since had 2 more #1 singles ("If You're Not The One" and "Never Gonna Leave Your Side") as well as 2 other top 10 singles and a top 30 single. His album also titled Gotta Get Thru This, also reached #2 in the UK albums chart. Bedingfield is an outspoken Christian, whose parents are missionaries. He openly shares his faith during concerts and occasionally in his songs, although not all of them.
Sorry
Daniel Bedingfield Lyrics
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No you're not
You're my sister, stay in your place
I can't pretend that you're not
Threatening to me,l need my space
I'm not lying, I value survival
Over you
No I'm not
I've my sister to fight for me
I can't pretend that you won't
Cause you love myself more than me
I'm not lying, so often you choose me
Over you
And I've tried to heal the wounds
Make it as if it never was
And I know I've done my best
But I can never heal the scars
I want to say I'm sorry but I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I know what I did but I still don't know the reason
I want to say I'm sorry but I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I'll do it to you
I don't want to hurt you anymore
I pull you close
Feel your love
Then I push you away from me
Protect myself
I'm not safe when my boundaries are violated
And it's kill or die
So I choose me
Over you
ADD is my excuse
And with my excuse I shot you down
And I know I've got to change
But I can never work out how
How can I say I'm sorry when I know I'll do it again
Do it again
I know what I did but I still don't know the reason
I want to say I'm sorry but I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I'll do it to you
I don't want to hurt you anymore
Lash out in anger
Hit the wrong target
My little sister
No matter what I say
I love you so much I cannot leave
But when family get too close
I always find it hard to breathe
How can I say I'm sorry when I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I know what I did but I still don't know the reason
How can I say I'm sorry when I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I'll do it to you
I don't want to hurt you anymore
The song "Sorry" by Daniel Bedingfield expresses the complex and turbulent relationship between the singer and his sister. In the beginning, the singer is conflicted as he tries to determine the boundaries of their relationship. He acknowledges that his sister is an important person in his life, but at the same time, he feels like she's threatening to him and he needs his space. The singer values his survival over his sister and chooses to put himself first, which creates a sense of tension between them.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how he wants to apologize for his behavior but he knows he'll do it again. He acknowledges the hurt he's caused, but he admits that he doesn't know the reason why he behaves that way. The singer's behavior stems from his ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), which he uses as an excuse for his actions. He understands that he needs to change, but he doesn't know how to.
In the end, the singer expresses his love for his sister, but admits that when family gets too close, he finds it hard to breathe. It's the love he has for his sister that keeps him from leaving her, and he hopes that he won't hurt her anymore.
Overall, the song "Sorry" is a powerful reflection of the complexities of sibling relationships and the struggle to reconcile conflicting emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my best friend
I treasure your presence and companionship
No you're not
But you don't feel the same way about me
You're my sister, stay in your place
You're my sibling and we should keep that distance
I can't pretend that you're not
Threatening to me,l need my space
You make me feel uneasy sometimes, and I need my own space
I'm not lying, I value survival
Over you
I prioritize my safety over our relationship
I'm on my own
No I'm not
I've my sister to fight for me
I feel alone, but actually, you're here for me
I can't pretend that you won't
Cause you love myself more than me
I know you'll do what's best for you, even if it hurts me
I'm not lying, so often you choose me
Over you
You care about me more than yourself sometimes
And I've tried to heal the wounds
Make it as if it never was
And I know I've done my best
But I can never heal the scars
I've tried to fix our past problems, but the hurt still remains
I want to say I'm sorry but I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I know what I did but I still don't know the reason
I want to say I'm sorry but I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I'll do it to you
I don't want to hurt you anymore
I regret hurting you, but I know I'll do it again, and I don't know why. I don't want to hurt you anymore.
I pull you close
Feel your love
Then I push you away from me
Protect myself
I'm not safe when my boundaries are violated
And it's kill or die
So I choose me
Over you
I lean on your love and comfort, but then I push you away because I'm protecting myself. If my boundaries are crossed, I feel unsafe, turn defensive and choose myself over you.
ADD is my excuse
And with my excuse I shot you down
And I know I've got to change
But I can never work out how
I use my ADD as an excuse for my actions, even though I know it's wrong. I want to change, but I don't know how to do it.
Lash out in anger
Hit the wrong target
My little sister
Sometimes, my anger gets the best of me, and I take it out on you even though it's not your fault.
No matter what I say
I love you so much I cannot leave
But when family get too close
I always find it hard to breathe
I love you despite our differences, but it's hard for me to communicate with you when we get too close.
How can I say I'm sorry when I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I know what I did but I still don't know the reason
How can I say I'm sorry when I know I'll do it again
I'll do it again
I'll do it to you
I don't want to hurt you anymore
I feel guilty for hurting you, and I don't know why I keep doing it. I don't want to hurt you again, but I don't know how to stop myself from doing so.
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Written by: BEDINGFIELD, HART
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