After the song Flaws surfaced in 2012 through Hardlivings, Denai's first full release was 'Saudade' EP (including Wolves and Gone on Because Music. It was followed by The Lake EP in November 2013. A year later, I swore and Feeling were released, as well as a collaboration with SBTRKT on The Light.
Her debut album, 'Elsewhere', was produced by Rodaidh McDonald (the xx, Savages), with additional work by Ben Drew (aka Plan B). It was preceded by the singles Blame and no light and available in March 2015.
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Fake Sorry
Denai Moore Lyrics
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Running your mouth, like we′re good like that
'Cause I no longer fear you
I′m not insecure no more
You got some nerve thinking time could bail you out
Running your mouth like nothing happened
'Cause I no longer fear you
Who else is sick of all the same shit?
I′m throwing my hands to the sky
Don′t even want a goodbye, no
Can't deal with fake sorries
It was historic and it played well
Write me out of your future plans
Don′t want to hold your hand, no
Already know where this one leads
No, no, no
Can't deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can′t deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can't deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can′t deal with, can't deal with
No, no
Wait, now you are saying you just want some closure
This party's tired
Boy it′s over
′Cause I no longer fear you
I'm not insecure no more
Who else is sick of all the same shit?
I′m throwing my hands to the sky
Don't even want a goodbye, no
Can′t deal with fake sorries
It was historic and it played well
Write me out of your future plans
Don't want to hold your hand, no
Already know where this one leads
No, no, no
Can′t deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can't deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can't deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can′t deal with, can′t deal with
No, no
And all the love that I gave you
I'm giving it back to myself, oh
′Cause being alone doesn't mean that I′m all by myself, no
And all the no's that I gave you won′t keep me hung up on your shelf
'Cause I'm allowed to say no
And if you won′t take it then it′s all on you
Who else is sick of all the same shit?
I'm throwing my hands to the sky
Don′t even want a goodbye, no
Can't deal with fake sorries
Who else is done with getting played with
Write me out of your future plans
Don′t want to hold your hand, no
Already know where this one leads
No, no, no
Can't deal with fake sorry
No, no, no
Can′t deal with fake sorry
Can't deal with fake sorry
Can't deal with, can′t deal with
No, no
The lyrics to Denai Moore's song "Fake Sorry" illustrate a woman who has grown tired of a partner who constantly apologizes for his actions, despite not making any meaningful change in his behavior. The opening lines of the song indicate that the partner has shown up unannounced and is attempting to make amends with fake apologies, and the woman is no longer afraid to stand up for herself. The repetition of the refrain, "Can't deal with fake sorry," highlights the frustration of feeling repeatedly let down by someone who promises change but fails to follow through.
The chorus, "Who else is sick of all the same shit? I'm throwing my hands to the sky, Don't even want a goodbye, no," indicates that the woman has had enough and is now rejecting any attempt at reconciliation. The final lines of the song illustrate that the woman has moved on from her partner and is now focusing on herself, saying "And all the love that I gave you, I'm giving it back to myself... 'Cause being alone doesn't mean that I'm all by myself, no." The song ultimately serves as an empowering anthem for anyone who has been let down by someone who constantly apologizes but never follows through with meaningful change.
Line by Line Meaning
You got some nerve calling unannounced
You have audacity to reach out without warning
Running your mouth, like we're good like that
Talking as if everything is fine between us
'Cause I no longer fear you
I am not afraid of you anymore
I'm not insecure no more
I am no longer feeling doubtful and uncertain
You got some nerve thinking time could bail you out
You have the audacity to believe that time can make up for your wrongs
Running your mouth like nothing happened
Talking as if nothing wrong occurred
Who else is sick of all the same shit?
Who else is tired of experiencing the repetitive nonsense?
I'm throwing my hands to the sky
I'm expressing my frustration in a gesture of defeat
Don't even want a goodbye, no
I do not even desire a farewell
Can't deal with fake sorries
I cannot handle phony apologies
It was historic and it played well
Our past may have been memorable but it is not enough to fix things
Write me out of your future plans
Remove me from your future prospects
Don't want to hold your hand, no
I do not wish to be a part of anything with you
Already know where this one leads
I am aware of how this ends
Can't deal with fake sorry
I do not have the capacity to deal with disingenuous apologies
Wait, now you are saying you just want some closure
You are now claiming that you simply seek closure
This party's tired, Boy it's over
This situation has reached its end
And all the love that I gave you
All the affection I showed you
I'm giving it back to myself, oh
I am keeping it to myself now
'Cause being alone doesn't mean that I'm all by myself, no
Because being alone does not mean I am lonely
And all the no's that I gave you won't keep me hung up on your shelf
My refusals will not make me stick to you
'Cause I'm allowed to say no
I have the right to decline
And if you won't take it then it's all on you
If you can't handle it, it's your problem
Who else is done with getting played with
Who else is no longer interested in being treated like a toy?
No, no, no
I am refusing
Can't deal with fake sorry
I cannot handle insincere apologies
Can't deal with, can't deal with
I do not have the capacity to handle this
Writer(s): Denai Moore, Stephanie Marziano
Contributed by Skyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joncoda365
How in the hell, after all these years, do you still have only 5,800 subscribers? This baffles the mind.
You make wonderful, beautiful, heartfelt music. You have fans across the pond...
@robindunford
It's a huge mystery, and Denai deserves so much better.
@din_djarin
this album is everything
@TomahawkJ
Here from 101 f.m. 🔥🔥🔥
@Bonitaymorena
I love this song..... please come to Toronto for a tour 😭... I memeber finding your music on the soul music uk blog back in the day or maybe it was on the afropunk blog. Either way... this song is a bop! The lyrics are poignant and so relatable, but it's also fun and catchy! A mood a vibe. Go Denai.... I'm a new stan! I love the album cover for Modern Dred.... I'm hear for the powerful vocals and songwriting along with the futuristic aesthetic. This album......😍Rinse!!
@robindunford
Just wonderful Denai. You are amazing, and loving the album.
@Syndzz
Love you so much 😭 thank you for the album ❤
@toastynotes
That Denai_2.0 got swag though
@sbrs2628
Lovely video! Just done listening to the album, it's a bit different but excited to go on this journey with you - my favourite songs were Offer Me and Grapefruit on the Porch.
@Fueledbychapstick
Wait omg? I’ve been listened to your album all weekend and expected a ton of subsribers!! Your stuff is so high quality and impressive! Thanks for what you do