Thirsty Dog
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Lyrics

I know you've heard it all before
I acknowledge that you have heard my apologies before

I'm sorry for this three year war
I apologize for the prolonged conflict between us

But they're setting up the camps And wire, and trenches
Referring to the relationship, describing it as a warzone where both parties are setting up their defenses

I'm sorry for the other night I know sorry, it don't make it right
I apologize for my actions during the previous night, but recognize that saying 'sorry' does not undo what was done

I'm sorry for things I can't even mention
I apologize for things that cannot be put into words

You keep nailing me back in my box
You keep putting me in my place and not allowing me to express myself fully

I'm sorry that I keep popping up With my crazy mouth And jangling jester's cap
I apologize for my at times uncontrollable behavior and the fact that I am not always taken seriously

I'm sorry I ever wrote that book I'm sorry for the way I look But there ain't a lot that I can do about that, oh no no
I apologize for things that I have done in the past and my appearance, but acknowledge that there is not much that can be done about it

I'm sorry about the hospital Some things are unforgivable The things simply cannot be forgiven
I apologize for something specific that happened at the hospital and recognize that some actions cannot be forgiven

I was not equipped to know how to care On the occasions I came up for air I saw my life and wondered What the hell have I been living
I was not properly prepared to handle a difficult situation, and upon realizing the way my life is headed, I question my own choices and actions

I'm sorry about all your friends I hope they'll speak to me again I said before I'll pay for all the damages
I apologize for any issues I have caused with your friends and hope that they will forgive me. I offered to make amends by paying for any damages

I'm sorry it's just rotten luck I'm sorry I've forgotten how to fuck It's just that I think my heart And soul are kind of famished
I apologize for the current state of events which may seem unlucky, and for the fact that I am not romantically inclined. I feel emotionally drained

Forgive me, baby but don't worry Love is always having to Say you're sorry
Although I apologize repeatedly, I reassure you that this is a common occurrence in relationships and that it does not mean that we cannot be happy together

And I am, from my head Down to my shoes I'm sorry that I'm always pissed I'm sorry that I exist
I am very sorry, in every fiber of my being, for being angry often and even for simply existing at times, causing problems for others

And when I look into your eyes I can see you're sorry too
I recognize that you may be sorry as well and that we both have contributed to the current situation

I'm feeling very thirsty in the Sorry Dog
A play on words within the song's title, suggesting that the subject matter is making the artist feel more parched than sorry