Dane Schmidt, better known by his stage name Jamestown Story, is an America… Read Full Bio ↴Dane Schmidt, better known by his stage name Jamestown Story, is an American alternative acoustic singer-songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota now residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Previously the main vocalist and songwriter of Jamestown Story, Schmidt chose to keep the band's name and continue on after the band dissolved in 2007. Schmidt released his first album under the name And Then I Turned Seven in late 2003 and has since released 4 albums, 7 EP’s, as well as numerous singles and split EP’s.

Discography
Albums:
* Broken Summer (2003)
* Love vs. Life (2008)
* Find A Way (2011)
* Show Me Tomorrow (2012)
* A Jamestown Story Christmas (2013)
EP's:
* The Jamestown Story (2005)
* One Last Breath (2007)
* The Prologue (2008)
* Never Enough (2009)
* A Collection Of Covers (2010)
* A Walk Through Time (2011)
* Jamestown Story & Friends (2013)
Split EP's:
* Stephen Jerzak & Jamestown Story EP (2009)
* The Nashville Sessions (2012)
* Hard Days EP (2013)

Current member:
* Dane Schmidt - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, drums (2003–present)
Former members:
* Brandyn Anderson - piano(2010–2012)
* Kieren Smith - violin, guitar (2005–2008)
* Pat Tarnowski - guitar (2005–2007)
* Chris Lee - drums (2005–2007)
* Chad Snell - bass (2006–2007)
* Sam Dean - bass (2005-2006)
* Trevor MacKenzie - bass (2005)

http://www.jamestownstory.com/

I'm Sorry
Jamestown Story Lyrics

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I'm sorry i cook for shit.
I'm sorry my sewing isn't like your mothers.
I'll call her up.

I'm sorry I dress kinda boyish.
I'm sorry my hair isn't long like
The girls in your magazines.
I'll grow it out.

I know I can't run the world
'Cause I can't even decide what
To make for dinner.
I know that you are stronger than me
Because you are man.
Thank god you are a man.

(I'm sorry)

I'm sorry your world is a mess.
Don't worry, I'll pour you a beer
So that it doesn't fizz up.
You'll be so proud.

I'm sorry you dropped the glass on the floor.
I'll sweep it up before you can say 'clean it up
You stupid bitch.'
You taught me well.

I know I can't run the world
'Cause I can't even decide what
To make for dinner.
I know that you are stronger than me
Because you are man.

I know I can't run the world
'Cause you tell me I suck and
You're such a winner.
I know that you are stronger than me
Because you are a man.

(I'm sorry, I'm sorry)

I'm sorry I'm not good with makeup.
I'm sorry I don't wear any sexy lingerie.
I'll lose some weight.

I know I can't run the world
'Cause I can't even decide what
To make for dinner.
I know that you are stronger than me
Because you are a man.

I know I can't run the world
'Cause you tell me I suck and
You're such a winner.
I know that you are stronger than me
Because you are a man.
Thank god you are a man.

I'm sorry.
What would i do without a man?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jamestown Story's "I'm Sorry" shed light on the pressure and expectations that women face in relationships to conform to gender norms and stereotypes. The singer, likely a woman, apologizes for her perceived shortcomings, such as her lack of domestic skills, her boyish dress, and her inability to run the world. She also acknowledges her partner's perceived strength and superiority as a man. The repeated phrase "I know that you are stronger than me because you are a man" highlights the power dynamic in the relationship and the societal norms that reinforce gender roles.

This song is a commentary on the societal pressures placed on women to conform to traditional gender roles and the damaging effects of internalizing these expectations. The singer's constant apologies and desire to change herself to fit her partner's expectations reflects the pressure that women face to be perfect in all aspects of their lives. The line "What would I do without a man?" is a sarcastic commentary on the idea that women cannot function without a man in their lives, perpetuating the idea that women need to be dependent on men.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry i cook for shit.
I apologize for not being a good cook.

I'm sorry my sewing isn't like your mothers.
I apologize for not sewing as well as your mother does.

I'll call her up.
I will try to learn from your mother to meet your expectations.

I'm sorry I dress kinda boyish.
I apologize for not dressing as femininely as you would like.

I'm sorry my hair isn't long like The girls in your magazines.
I apologize for not having long hair like the models in your magazines.

I'll grow it out.
I will try to grow my hair out, hoping to please you.

I know I can't run the world 'Cause I can't even decide what To make for dinner.
I acknowledge my inability to manage everything, including cooking dinner.

I know that you are stronger than me Because you are man.
I recognize your strength as a man, which makes you superior to me.

Thank god you are a man.
I express gratitude for your maleness as it helps fulfill gender stereotypes.

(I'm sorry)
Repeating the apology to emphasize its importance.

I'm sorry your world is a mess.
I apologize for the chaos in your life that may affect us.

Don't worry, I'll pour you a beer So that it doesn't fizz up.
I will avoid causing any trouble while serving you beer.

You'll be so proud.
I anticipate pleasing you upon carrying out the task at hand.

I'm sorry you dropped the glass on the floor.
I apologize for your careless mistake.

I'll sweep it up before you can say 'clean it up You stupid bitch.'
I will quickly take care of the mess before you have a chance to insult me.

You taught me well.
I ironically acknowledge that you have taught me how to quickly fix your mistakes.

I know that you are stronger than me Because you are a man.
I reiterate that your masculinity makes you superior to me.

I know I can't run the world 'Cause you tell me I suck and You're such a winner.
I admit I cannot manage everything because you belittle me and claim to do it better.

(I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
Repeating the apology twice indicates my deep regret.

I'm sorry I'm not good with makeup.
I apologize for not being skilled in applying makeup.

I'm sorry I don't wear any sexy lingerie.
I apologize for not wearing the specific type of clothing you find attractive.

I'll lose some weight.
I will try to change my body to align with your preferred standards.

What would I do without a man?
I express dependence on men to fulfill gender roles.

Writer(s): Schmidt Dane Samuel

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