Sorry Not Sorry
Maydayparade Lyrics


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Well I'd walk on fire just to be next to you
And I'd climb the highest mountain just to see your point of view
And I'd swim the edge of the earth if you said you wanted proof
Yeah I'd do that for you

And if all of it is for not, Well at least I took a shot
I hope my luck turns around sometime soon
And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more

Well if you were lost I'd bring you safe back home
And wrestle with your demons, so you can be left alone
And I lay down my coat so you can walk all over it
Just like you do me

I guess it's better lost than found, 'Cause you just bring me down
I'm turning back before I get myself too deep

And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more

Remember when we were young?
Stayed up late to watch the sun
And You said you needed me to observe life
Yeah we were young and we were dumb
Now I see your heart is torn
The love you had for me is now gone

Like faith on fire, We both burn out let it go
The warmth we felt, Reminds us how we used to feel alive

And I'm so sorry for myself,
Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts




And I'm so sorry for myself,
No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maydayparade's song "Sorry Not Sorry" speak of unrequited love and the struggle of giving too much of oneself for someone who doesn't reciprocate the feelings. The song begins with the singer stating that he is willing to go to extreme lengths to be with the person he loves. He would walk on fire, climb the highest mountain, and even swim the edge of the earth just to prove his love. However, despite all his efforts, he is still not able to win over the person he desires. He hopes that his luck will turn around soon and that all his sacrifices will not be for nothing.


The chorus of the song revolves around the singer's self-blame and regret. He is sorry for himself and feels like he is tied in knots, twisted up in his own thoughts. He cannot break down or be vulnerable anymore. He knows that he needs to let go and move on, but it’s not easy. The second verse of the song continues with this theme of unrequited love - the singer promises to bring the person he loves back home and wrestle with his demons so that he can be left alone. He is willing to sacrifice everything for the person he loves, even his own dignity. He knows that this deep love is not returned, and he is better off walking away and not getting too deep.


In the bridge of the song, the singer reminisces about a time when they were young and stayed up late to watch the sun. The person he loved needed him to observe life. However, now, he sees that the love has faded away, and there is nothing left to hold on to. The love they once had is gone, and it’s time for him to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'd walk on fire just to be next to you
I am willing to go through any hardship just to be close to you.


And I'd climb the highest mountain just to see your point of view
I am ready to go to great lengths just to understand your perspective.


And I'd swim the edge of the earth if you said you wanted proof
I am willing to do the impossible to prove my love for you.


Yeah I'd do that for you
I am willing to do anything for you.


And if all of it is for not, Well at least I took a shot
Even if my efforts do not yield any results, I would still be glad that I tried.


I hope my luck turns around sometime soon
I am optimistic that things will turn around for me soon.


And I'm so sorry for myself,
I am filled with regret for my actions.


Got me tied like a knot, Twisted up in my thoughts
I feel trapped and overwhelmed by my own thoughts.


No I can't break it down, Not around this town no more
I am unable to cope with the situation, and I need to leave this place.


Well if you were lost I'd bring you safe back home
I would do everything in my power to ensure your safety and well-being.


And wrestle with your demons, so you can be left alone
I am willing to help you overcome your inner struggles and leave you in peace.


And I lay down my coat so you can walk all over it
I am willing to sacrifice myself for your sake, even if it means being mistreated.


Just like you do me
You mistreat me, but I still love you.


I guess it's better lost than found, 'Cause you just bring me down
It is better for me to let go and move on from this relationship, as it only brings me down.


I'm turning back before I get myself too deep
I am trying to avoid getting too involved in this relationship and getting hurt even more.


Remember when we were young?
Do you remember the good times we had when we were young?


Stayed up late to watch the sun
We used to stay up late and watch the sunrise together.


And You said you needed me to observe life
You used to say that you needed me to experience life fully.


Yeah we were young and we were dumb
We were naive and inexperienced when we were young.


Now I see your heart is torn
I can see that you are going through a lot of emotional pain.


The love you had for me is now gone
You don't love me anymore.


Like faith on fire, We both burn out let it go
Our love was like a flame that burned brightly but eventually died out. We need to let go.


The warmth we felt, Reminds us how we used to feel alive
We used to feel so alive and warm together, but now we are both cold and distant.




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Maddy H

I love every single song they have, every single album, I don't care how they change, to me they will always be absolutely amazing and my favourite band ever.

GirlyWolfPup

My Top 5 Favorite Bands
5. I See Stars
4. Pierce the Veil
3. Mayday Parade
2. A Day To Remember
1. All Time Low

Reeses89

Mayday Parade is the only band that I feel like I'm willing to buy all albums on itunes. Different songs, different lesson learned. New album is also the new adventure :)

drea

I don't believe that they've "forgotten their roots" because this is exactly how Mayday Parade has always sounded. This album isn't my favorite, but it's still great in my opinion.

olobears

Swim the ocean, walk on fire, climb the mountains those lines are pretty used up and may sound dull nowadays but Derek singing it? PRICELESS :)

Daniel Castro

I can't choose between their albums, every single one has marked my soul.

Sora Light

I love this song because I can relate to the part that says:
"Well if you were lost I'd bring you safe back home
And wrestle with your demons, so you can be left alone
And I lay down my coat so you can walk all over it
Just like you do me

I guess it's better lost than found, 'Cause you just bring me down
I'm turning back before I get myself too deep."

nik.!!

I absolutely love this album.

Pj peace

I'm such a HUGE mayday Parade fan. I call myself a parader. O~O

Alyssa Amodeo

I love this album so much

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