I'M SORRY
Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra Lyrics
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I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
I hope you'll forgive and forget
What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
You made me glad, I made you sad
I made you lonesome and blue
And who ever knew
Who'd ever think that I would be crying to you
What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
The song "I'm Sorry" by Ethan Lipton and his Orchestra is an apology to a loved one that the singer has wronged. The lyrics express regret for causing pain and pleading for forgiveness. The chorus repeats the question, "What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?" as if the singer is searching for the right words to make things right again.
The first verse begins with the admission that the singer doesn't know why they made the person they love cry. They apologize and ask for forgiveness. The second verse acknowledges the pain and sadness that the singer caused and admits that they were wrong. They also express that they do care about the person they hurt and that's why they feel so bad for their actions. The final line of the chorus, "So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?" echoes the sentiment that words can only do so much, and actions are needed to truly make amends.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt apology, acknowledging the wrongs committed and asking for forgiveness. The lyrics are relatable and express the vulnerability and regret that come with hurting someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why, I made you cry
I am unsure of why my actions caused you sadness
I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
I apologize, my dear, despite the unfortunate situation
Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
Even though you shouldn't let me off easily for my mistakes
I hope you'll forgive and forget
I have hope that you will forgive and move on from what happened
What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What more can I express, my love, after apologizing?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
Is there anything I can do to demonstrate my remorse?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
It was never my intention to treat you poorly
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
My strong emotions reflect my love and concern for you
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
I acknowledge my mistakes, but I don't place any blame on you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
Why would I want to cause embarrassment or humiliation to someone as wonderful as you?
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
I am aware that I caused you to shed tears, and I beg your forgiveness
You made me glad, I made you sad
You brought me joy, while I brought you sorrow
I made you lonesome and blue
My actions caused you to feel isolated and downcast
And who ever knew
How could we have known
Who'd ever think that I would be crying to you
Who could have predicted that I, the one who caused your tears, would be seeking comfort from you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WALTER DONALDSON, ABE LYMAN
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