Mena was thirteen years old she moved to live with her musician father. She sang and wrote lyrics as a form of therapy for her feelings and frustrations. Not all the stories in her diary became songs, but "My Lullaby" was one of them, expressing her pain from her parents' divorce. After pleading with her father to make a demo, he contacted some industry experts to record Maria's songs in the studio. Then he presented his daughter's demo to the music industry. Sony Music signed Maria Mena to their label.
In March 2002, Mena's single "My Lullaby" reached number five in the Norwegian charts. The young singer quickly gained fans and soon earned her first platinum record. 2005 saw the release of Apparently Unaffected, including singles "Miss You Love" and "Just Hold Me". A significant success in Norway, the album gained three Spellemann nominations: best female artist, best hit, and best music video.
In September 2008 Mena's fifth studio album was released, Cause and Effect.
Sorry
Maria Mena Lyrics
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Pierces through my song again
But I get distracted by the way his toes move when he plays
So I let it burn
I just poured my heart out
There's bits of it on the floor
And I take what's left of it and rinse it under cold water
And I say baby, yes I feel stupid to call you, but I'm lonely
And I don't think you meant it when you said you couldn't love me
And I thought maybe if I kissed the way you do, you'd feel it too
He said I'm sorry
So sorry
I'm sorry
So sorry
He grabs my wrist
As my fingers turn into angry fists
And I whisper why can't you love me, I'll change for you
I'll play the part
And I say baby, so I feel stupid to call you, but I'm lonely
And I don't think you meant it when you said you couldn't love me
And I thought maybe if I kissed the way you do, you'd feel it too
[Repeat x2]
He said I'm sorry
So sorry
I'm sorry
I am sorry
The lyrics of Maria Mena's song "Sorry" are an emotional portrayal of unrequited love and heartbreak. The opening lines set the tone of the song, with the rain symbolizing the sadness and despair that the singer feels. However, despite the melancholy, she gets distracted by the man she loves and the way he plays music. She tries to let go of her pain but is unable to do so completely.
The chorus of the song depicts the crux of the emotions the singer is feeling. She calls the man she loves and confesses how lonely she feels, despite knowing that he may not feel the same way. She tries to understand why he cannot love her back and even goes as far as to promise to change herself to fit into his life. The man, however, can only offer his apologies, which is what causes the singer to become angry and frustrated.
The song is a powerful interpretation of the complexities of love and heartbreak. It showcases the raw and vulnerable emotions that one feels when in love, even when the other person cannot reciprocate those feelings. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and helplessness that can come with unrequited love, making it a relatable and poignant song for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Vague sound of rain
The sound of rain is unclear and indistinct, just like the singer's emotions.
Pierces through my song again
The sound of rain interrupts the singer's thoughts and emotions, making it hard to focus on her own feelings.
But I get distracted by the way his toes move when he plays
The singer gets distracted by her physical attraction to the person she's thinking about, even though it's not helping her emotional state.
So I let it burn
Despite the distractions, the artist allows herself to really feel her emotions and let it all out.
I just poured my heart out
The artist has expressed all her emotions and feelings openly and honestly.
There's bits of it on the floor
The singer's emotions and feelings are so intense that they feel physical, and she feels as though a part of her has been literally ripped out.
And I take what's left of it and rinse it under cold water
The singer tries to wash away the intense emotions and pain she's feeling, but she can't completely get rid of it.
And call him up for more
The artist reaches out to the person she's thinking about, hoping for some comfort or relief from her emotional pain.
And I say baby, yes I feel stupid to call you, but I'm lonely
The artist acknowledges that she feels foolish for reaching out, but she's so lonely and desperate for connection that she can't help herself.
And I don't think you meant it when you said you couldn't love me
The artist still holds on to hope that the person she's reaching out to actually loves her, despite what they may have said in the past.
And I thought maybe if I kissed the way you do, you'd feel it too
The singer believes that by emulating the actions of the person she's thinking about, she can somehow make them feel the same emotions she does.
He said I'm sorry
The person the artist is reaching out to apologizes, but it's unclear what exactly they're apologizing for.
So sorry
The person repeats their apology, emphasizing their regret and remorse.
He grabs my wrist
The person the singer is thinking about physically tries to comfort her by holding her wrist.
As my fingers turn into angry fists
Despite the attempted comfort, the singer still feels a great deal of anger and resentment towards the person she's reaching out to.
And I whisper why can't you love me, I'll change for you
In a last ditch attempt to win the person over, the artist pleads with them to love her and will do anything to make it happen.
I'll play the part
The artist is willing to lose herself and change everything about her just to be loved by the person she's reaching out to.
[Repeat x2]
He said I'm sorry
So sorry
I'm sorry
I am sorry
The person the singer is reaching out to continues to apologize, but it's unclear if they truly understand the depth and complexity of the singer's emotions and pain.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARIA MENA, ARVID SOLVANG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
theBeckX
this is just my song of the moment... it's sad but so beautiful and it just speaks out of my soul.
janeallen8
Its like she took the exact words out of my mouth and the exact story out of my life. Unrequited love doesnt feel good. I thought if I did everything right, if I was funnier if I was a better kisser, more stylish, if I was thinner, etc..he would love me like i loved him.This song takes me back to the horrible most insecure time in my life. But at the same time I am glad to be reminded of the girl I never want to be again. :)
unbiased29opinion
Good song, good emotion behind it as well. But keep your head up if you've gone through something like this. Things happen for a reason and planly, some things just aren't meant to be. Either way, give it time.
Laura Hermans
Beautiful song!
Alicia Drew
This song is why I became a lyricist
Shikelya
Just want to cry... why doesn't he love me? Great song, great voice...
Iman Chowdhury
Colleen, you have freaking excellent taste in music! :D
iwant2luvuu
The last thing he said to me was... i'm sorry also. But im okay now. I know i'll always love him and he'll always be my hero for teaching me some lessons of life. It's not an easy thing, breakups; Be strong for yourself.
Jackiloopina
This really describes how I feel... except he never said sorry... :( He got so mean... selfish... When I broke up with him a month ago, I lost both him and the other 24 members of his family that I was close to :( (we dated for a year and a half...)
Nadette Honoré
I just pured my heart out