I'm sorry
Delfonics Lyrics
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Yes I broke your heart in two
And I want the world to know I'm sorry (sorry)
So if by chance you want to know
If I really love you so
All you have do to is come and ask me
Never mind what they do
I'll tell you tra la la la la la
Know that I love you
Tra la la la la la
Know that I love you
Now I hunger for your touch
I never knew you meant so much
I know that I have hurt you and I'm sorry (sorry)
So darling take me back again
And our love will never end
Don't listen to the whole world talk about me
Please never mind what they say
Never mind what they do
I'll tell you tra la la la la la
Know that I love you
Tra la la la la la
Know that I love you
The lyrics to Delfonics's song "I'm Sorry" tell a story of a man who has cheated on his lover and devastated her. He is now apologizing for his actions and begging for her forgiveness. The chorus repeats the phrase "Tra la la la la la, know that I love you" as a plea for her to understand his love for her despite his mistake. The verses delve deeper into the specifics of the situation, with lines like "I broke your heart in two" and "never knew you meant so much" emphasizing the depth of the hurt he caused. He also acknowledges how the world views him and urges his lover to ignore their words and actions, focusing only on the love they share.
The "tra la la la la la" refrains in the chorus add a sense of whimsy to the serious subject matter, almost as if the man is trying to sweeten his apology with a catchy melody. This device also creates a contrast between the lightheartedness of the refrain and the weight of the verses, highlighting the man's inner turmoil.
Overall, "I'm Sorry" is a classic tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. The lyrics capture the pain and regret of infidelity while also celebrating the power of forgiveness and the resilience of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
My love I ran around on you
I cheated on you, my love
Yes I broke your heart in two
I caused you immense pain and heartbreak
And I want the world to know I'm sorry (sorry)
I regret my actions and want everyone to know that I am sorry
So if by chance you want to know
If you are curious to know
If I really love you so
If my love for you is genuine
All you have do to is come and ask me
Just ask me directly and I will tell you
And never mind what they say
Don't pay attention to what others say about me
Never mind what they do
Ignore their actions as well
I'll tell you tra la la la la la
I will express my love to you using nonsensical syllables (tra la la la la la)
Know that I love you
Understand that I truly do love you
Now I hunger for your touch
I crave your physical affection
I never knew you meant so much
I didn't fully realize how much you meant to me
I know that I have hurt you and I'm sorry (sorry)
I acknowledge that I caused you pain and I am truly sorry
So darling take me back again
Please forgive me and give me another chance, my dear
And our love will never end
Our love will be forever unbreaking
Don't listen to the whole world talk about me
Ignore the gossip and rumors that others may spread about me
Please never mind what they say
Once again, do not give any weight to the words of others
I'll tell you tra la la la la la
I will express my love to you in silly syllables once more (tra la la la la la)
Know that I love you
Above all else, please know that I deeply love you
Lyrics © Roba Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOM BELL, WILLIAM HART
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