I'M SORRY
Goodnight Ned Lyrics
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Did i make you cry again?
I just couldn't sleep tonight
Coz I'm thinking of you
I'm sorry if i hurt you
I mean it please don't go
Don't leave me here alone
Coz tonight'
Babe, i wanna make you smile
Please accept my apology
I just want to make you happy
Goodnight,
The lyrics to Goodnight Ned's song 'I'm Sorry' depict the feelings of remorse and sadness that one goes through when they have hurt someone they love. The opening lines, "Hey are you alright? Did I make you cry again?" create a sense of guilt and regret, indicating that the singer may have previously upset their loved one. The phrase "I just couldn't sleep tonight" emphasizes the effect their actions have had on them emotionally, tying back to the statement "Coz I'm thinking of you."
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges their wrongdoing and apologizes, pleading with their loved one not to leave them alone. The line "I need you more and more" represents a turning point in the song where the singer expresses their vulnerability and dependency on their loved one. The sentiment of wanting to make the hurt party happy is highlighted with the phrase "I just want to make you happy," indicating that the singer's intentions are genuine.
Overall, the lyrics to 'I'm Sorry' effectively convey the feelings of regret, guilt, and vulnerability that come with hurting someone you love. The song's simple melody and earnest lyrics create a sense of sincerity and genuine remorse, making it easy for listeners to connect with and feel the emotions portrayed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey are you alright'
I'm concerned about your well-being and want to check if you're doing okay.
Did i make you cry again?
I'm aware that I've hurt your feelings before and am worried that I've done it again.
I just couldn't sleep tonight
My thoughts about you and our situation are keeping me awake and I can't rest until things are better.
Coz I'm thinking of you
You're constantly on my mind and I'm consumed by thoughts of us.
I'm sorry if i hurt you
I acknowledge that I've hurt you and want to express my regret and remorse for my actions.
I mean it please don't go
I truly mean what I'm saying and I'm asking you not to leave me, despite my mistakes.
Don't leave me here alone
The thought of you leaving me and being without you is unbearable, and I'm pleading with you to stay.
I need you more and more
My feelings and attachment towards you have only grown and intensified over time, and I depend on your presence.
Coz tonight'
Tonight is an especially important night for me and I want to make it right between us.
Babe, i wanna make you smile
I'm focused on making you happy and will do whatever it takes to bring a smile to your face.
Please accept my apology
I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any pain or hurt I've caused and want to make amends.
I just want to make you happy
My ultimate goal is to make you feel loved, valued, and content in our relationship.
Goodnight,
I'm ending this conversation for now, but I hope you know how much you mean to me. Goodnight.
Contributed by Mateo B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.