Sorry
Daughtry Lyrics


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Will you listen to my story?
It just be a minute
How can I explain
Whatever happened here never meant to hurt you
How can I cause you so much pain

When I say I'm sorry
Will you believe me?
Listen to my story
Say you won't leave me

When I say I'm sorry
Can you forgive me?
When I say I will always be there
Will you believe, will you believe in me?

All the words that I come up with
They're like gasoline on flames
There's no excuse, no explanation
Believe me if I could undo what I did wrong
I'd give away all that I own

When I say I'm sorry
Will you believe me?
Listen to my story
Say you won't leave me

When I say I'm sorry
Can you forgive me?
When I say I will always be there
Will you believe, will you believe in me?

If I told you I've been cleanin' my soul
And If I promise you I'll regain control
Will you open your door?
And let me in take me for who I am
And not for who I've been, who I've been

When I say I'm sorry
Will you believe me?
Listen to my story
Say you won't leave me

When I say I'm sorry
Can you forgive me?
When I say I will always be there
Will you believe, will you believe in me?

When I say I'm sorry
When I say I'm sorry
When I say I'm sorry
When I say I'm sorry

When I say I'm sorry
Can you forgive me?




When I say I will always be there
Will you believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daughtry's song Sorry seek redemption and forgiveness for a past mistake. The singer is pleading with their partner to hear their story and to believe that they never intended to cause any harm. They express regret and acknowledge the pain they caused. The repetition of "When I say I'm sorry" and "Will you believe me?" show the singer's desperation for forgiveness.


The second verse continues to acknowledge the gravity of the situation. The singer uses a metaphor to describe how their words only add fuel to the fire and do not provide any explanation or justification for their actions. They claim that if they could undo the mistake, they would give away everything they own. This desire to make things right indicates a genuine remorse and desire to reconcile with their partner.


The bridge is a plea for acceptance and a promise to change. The singer promises to clean their soul and regain control, asking for their partner to let them in for who they are, not for their past mistake. The final repetition of "When I say I'm sorry" shows that the singer truly wants forgiveness and will keep trying until they earn it.


Overall, the lyrics to Sorry show the power of genuine remorse and the importance of seeking forgiveness. The singer takes responsibility for their actions and expresses a sincere desire to make things right, which can be difficult to do. It's a song that many people can relate to, as we all make mistakes and seek forgiveness at some point in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Will you listen to my story?
The singer is asking the listener for a moment of their time to tell them about something that has been weighing heavily on his conscience.


It just be a minute
The story will not take long to tell and the singer is asking for just a short amount of the listener's time.


How can I explain
The situation that the singer is in is difficult to describe or justify.


Whatever happened here never meant to hurt you
The events that took place were not intended to cause any harm or pain to the listener.


How can I cause you so much pain
Despite any unintentional harm, the singer is still responsible for causing pain and grief to the listener.


When I say I'm sorry Will you believe me?
The singer is apologizing for his actions and asking the listener if they will accept the apology and believe that he truly regrets what he has done.


Listen to my story Say you won't leave me
The singer is asking the listener to hear him out and to promise that they will not abandon him.


Can you forgive me?
The singer is seeking forgiveness from the listener for the mistakes he has made.


When I say I will always be there Will you believe, will you believe in me?
The singer is making a promise to the listener that he will be there for them in the future and asking if they trust him enough to believe him.


All the words that I come up with They're like gasoline on flames
No matter how he tries to explain or apologize, the singer feels like his words only make things worse and more intense.


There's no excuse, no explanation
The singer is admitting that there is no good reason or explanation for his behavior and actions.


Believe me if I could undo what I did wrong I'd give away all that I own
The singer is expressing deep regret for his past actions and wishing that he could make amends and take back what he did. He is even willing to give up everything he has to make it right.


If I told you I've been cleanin' my soul And If I promise you I'll regain control
The singer is telling the listener that he has been working on improving himself and being a better person. He is also making a promise to the listener that he will regain control and not repeat his past mistakes.


Will you open your door? And let me in take me for who I am And not for who I've been, who I've been
The singer is asking the listener to let him back into their life and accept him for who he is now, rather than judging him for his past mistakes.


When I say I'm sorry
The singer is repeatedly apologizing for his past actions throughout the song.


Can you forgive me?
The singer is asking for forgiveness from the listener for what he did wrong and hoping that they can move forward and repair their relationship.


When I say I will always be there Will you believe, will you believe in me?
The singer is repeating his promise to always be there for the listener and asking if they trust him enough to take him at his word.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Petrow Rethwisch, Chris Daughtry, Christopher Langton, Konstantin Rethwisch, Matthias Weber

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sailormonet19941

This song reminds me of when my bf took me behind the school and apologized for cheating on me. He must've said sorry a million times and I cried for days. Our friends could see how it was tearing us apart and got involved. Yes I took him back, and he's never been sweeter to me.

Paul Van

U should be happy he told u that way n that's guts he swallow his pride for u cuz he loved u a lot. A man who tells about something really bad to woman says he is a very good man n he loves u a lot. He wants u to take him for who he has been instead of this one incident. The men who don't do this are boys with no sympathy.

sailormonet19941

@Jakiz yep, he’s matured and so have I. We’ve been married this entire time with a child

Jakiz

Are you guys still together?

Jone's Story

That’s sad

Angel Ann

I can't seem to say this to my fiance to his face, but this song just explains how I feel about everything. Me and him have been through all kids of crap... And right now, we're going through the worst. Honestly I haven't felt so bad about all the fights we've had, nor have I felt so scared to lose him... So hopefully figures out I love him more than anything, and I'm very sorry for everything.... I love you Jacob Gardner..

T-800 Model 101

Daughtry never gets old... :D

Tiffany Nathasingh

Love him love you and I forgive u ..

Mary Bangura

Indeed

ChasingChase

I love daughtrys songs they always get to me and make me think

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