Who's Sorry Now
Marie Osmond Lyrics


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Who's Sorry Now?
Who's Sorry Now?
Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who's sad and blue?
Who's crying too?
Just like I cried over you.
Right to the end,
Just like a friend,
I tried to warn you somehow.




You had your way,
Now you must pay;

Overall Meaning

Marie Osmond's song "Who's Sorry Now" is a poignant tale of heartbreak and sorrow, as the singer mourns the loss of a relationship that has ended in betrayal and deceit. The song opens with the refrain "Who's sorry now?", a direct challenge to the person who has caused the singer such pain. The repetition of this question throughout the song underscores the sense of bitterness and resentment that the singer feels towards her former lover.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly accusatory, as the singer asks pointedly, "Whose heart is aching for breaking each vow?" and "Who's crying too? Just like I cried over you." By placing herself in the same position as the person who hurt her, the singer is effectively saying that the pain and suffering caused by the break-up was mutual and equally shared. The final lines, "You had your way, now you must pay", suggest that the singer has finally found some degree of closure and resolution, and that her former lover will now face the consequences of his actions.


Overall, "Who's Sorry Now" is a powerful and emotive song that captures the pain and heartache of a broken relationship. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the repeated refrain helps to drive home the message of the song.




Line by Line Meaning

Who's Sorry Now?
Who is regretful now?


Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who feels heartbreak for not keeping their promises?


Who's sad and blue?
Who is feeling sorrow and sadness?


Who's crying too?
Who is shedding tears as well?


Just like I cried over you.
Just as I shed tears for you.


Right to the end,
All the way to the finish,


Just like a friend,
Similar to a companion,


I tried to warn you somehow.
I made an attempt to caution you in some way.


You had your way,
You got what you wanted,


Now you must pay;
Now you have to face the consequences.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Ted Snyder

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