Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Diana Krall Lyrics
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What have I got to do to make you care?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
And to wake to find that you're not there
What do I do to make you want me?
What have I got to do to be heard?
What do I say when it's all over?
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad, so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad, so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love me?
What have I got to do to be heard?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
What have I got to do?
What have I got to do?
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
The lyrics to Diana Krall's song "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" explore the complexities of a strained relationship where apologies may not be enough to mend the deep-rooted issues. The opening lines of the song, "What have I got to do to make you love me? What have I got to do to make you care?" indicate a desperation on the part of the singer to understand how to make things better. The following lines, "What do I do when lightning strikes me? And to wake to find that you're not there" suggest that a traumatic event or emotional shock has occurred, leaving the singer feeling alone and helpless.
The chorus of the song repeats "sorry seems to be the hardest word" with increasing emphasis, highlighting the challenge of seeking forgiveness and reconciliation. The lines, "It's a sad, sad situation and it's getting more and more absurd" indicate that the situation is becoming more hopeless as time passes, with apologies seemingly falling on deaf ears. The final lines, "What do I do when sorry seems to be the hardest word?" suggest that the singer is at a loss for what to do next, as their attempts to make amends have been unsuccessful.
Overall, this song is a poignant representation of the difficulties that can arise in relationships, particularly when communication breaks down and forgiveness becomes elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
What have I got to do to make you love me?
What actions or changes must I make to earn your love?
What have I got to do to make you care?
What must I do to make you care about me and my feelings?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
What can I do when sudden misfortune strikes me?
And to wake to find that you're not there.
To wake up and discover that I'm alone without you.
What do I do to make you want me?
How can I make you desire me and want to be with me?
What have I got to do to be heard?
What can I do to get you to listen to my thoughts and feelings?
What do I say when it's all over?
What words should I use when everything is finished or gone?
And sorry seems to be the hardest word.
Apologizing to you is more difficult to me than anything else.
It's sad, so sad
The situation is incredibly sorrowful.
It's a sad, sad situation
The situation is very gloomy and unfortunate.
And it's getting more and more absurd.
And the situation is becoming increasingly unreasonable or illogical.
Why can't we talk it over?
Why aren't we able to communicate and find a resolution?
Oh, it seems to me
My perception is that
That sorry seems to be the hardest word
Apologizing to you appears to be the most difficult thing for me to do.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
Written by: Elton John, Bernard J.P. Taupin
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What I got to do
To make you love me?
What I got to do
To make you care?
What do I do
When lightning strikes me?
And I wake to find
That you're not there?
What I got to do
To make you want me?
What I got to do
To be heard?
What do I say when it's all over, babe?
Sorry seems to be the hardest word (that's right)
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more
And more absurd
It's sad, so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me
That sorry seems to be
The hardest word
What do I do
To make you want me?
What I got to do
To be heard?
What do I say when it's all over?
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad, so sad
It's a sad, sad situation
And it's getting more
And more absurd
It's sad, so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me (yo, yo)
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Sorry!
What do I do
To make you love me?
What I got to do
To be heard?
What do I do
When lightning strikes me? Yeah
What have I got to do?
What have I got to do?
When sorry seems to be
The hardest word
@saltywisdom
Exquisite, her unique voice made this song her own!
What do I got to do to make you love me?
What do I got to do to make you care?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
And awake to find that you're not there
What do I do to make you want me?
What do I got to do to be heard?
What do I say when it's all over?
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad (so sad) so sad
It's a sad sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad (so sad) so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me that sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad (so sad) so sad
It's a sad sad situation
And it's getting more and more absurd
It's sad (so sad) so sad
Why can't we talk it over?
Oh, it seems to me that sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love me?
Oh-oh-oh
What do I got to do to be heard?
What do I do when lightning strikes me?
What have I got to do?
What have I got to do?
When sorry seems to be the hardest word
@cactuscanuck6802
Diana is quite likely the only person on Earth who can take an already devastatingly beautiful Elton John song and make it even more stunning. I am blessed to have seen her in concert 3 times
@luigi3589
True, it is only her and a piano. Sheer talent and a mesmerizing voice....
@AV8R_1
Definitely take a look at Putri Ariani. She did a SERIOUSLY dope performance of this song on AGT that won her the golden buzzer. They BOTH do an amazing job with this song!!!
@Hj_Hasan
I'm here because Putri Ariani performed this song, and it turns out that you and Putri Ariani managed to perform this song very well in the female version.❤❤
@novelali9636
Sy juga dan sy skrng ga setuju kalo putri dapat golden tiket. Se mata2 karna bisnis.
Ketukan piano putri dan lagunya. Sangat hidup.
@meutiafitri4643
me, too...
@sportmania2821
Me too
@mderson1470
Me too
Tpi kalah jauh dengan putri
@prudzz
Me too putri
@marceldaalen6604
Diana, thanks for the performance you played many years ago in Amsterdam