I'm so Sorry
Patricia Majalisa Lyrics

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About time for anyone telling you off for all
Your deeds
No sign the roaring thunder stopped in cold
To read
(No time)
Get mine and make no excuses waste of
Precious breath
(No time)
The sun shines on everyone,
Everyone love yourself to death

So you gotta fire up, you gotta let go
You'll never be loved till you've made your own
You gotta face up, you gotta get yours
You never know the top till you get too low

A son of a stepfather
A son of a
I'm so sorry
A son of a stepfather
A son of a
I'm so sorry

No lies and no deceiving, man is what he loves
I keep tryin' to conceive that death is from above
(No time)
I get mine and make no excuses waste of
Precious breath
(No time)
The sun shines on everyone,
Everyone love yourself to death

So you gotta fire up, you gotta let go
You'll never be loved till you've made your own
You gotta face up, you gotta get yours
You never know the top till you get too low

A son of a stepfather
A son of a
I'm so sorry
A son of a stepfather
A son of a
I'm so sorry

Life isn't always what you think it'd be
Turn your head for one second and the tables turn
And I know, I know that I did you wrong
But will you trust me when I say that I'll
Make it up to you somehow, somehow

So you gotta fire up, you gotta let go
You'll never be loved till you've made your own
You gotta face up, you gotta get yours
You never know the top till you get too low

A son of a stepfather
A son of a
I'm so sorry
A son of a stepfather
A son of a
I'm so sorry

I'm so sorry

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm so Sorry" by Patricia Majalisa is about regret and the need to take responsibility for one's actions. The first stanza highlights the importance of making the most of our time, and not wasting breath making excuses. The line "the sun shines on everyone, everyone love yourself to death" reminds us that we should love ourselves wholeheartedly, regardless of our faults. The chorus emphasizes the need to let go of the past and make our own way in life. We cannot wait for others to love us, we must love ourselves first.

The second verse further emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions. The line "man is what he loves" suggests that we are defined by what we do and who we love. The chorus is repeated, with its message of empowerment still relevant.

The bridge of the song takes a reflective turn. The lyrics acknowledge that life is unpredictable, and situations can quickly turn on their heads. The singer apologizes for any wrong they may have done, and promises to make it up somehow. This serves as a reminder that while we cannot control everything that happens in life, we can control how we respond to it.

Overall, "I'm so Sorry" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and not dwell on the past. It emphasizes the importance of self-love and mutual respect, and reminds us that mistakes can be rectified with effort.

Line by Line Meaning

About time for anyone telling you off for all Your deeds
It's about time someone calls you out on all the things you've done wrong.

No sign the roaring thunder stopped in cold To read
There's no indication that the strong criticism will stop anytime soon.

(No time) Get mine and make no excuses waste of Precious breath
There's no time to waste, you need to own up to your mistakes without making excuses.

(No time) The sun shines on everyone, Everyone love yourself to death
We don't have time to dwell on the past, we need to move forward and love ourselves unconditionally.

So you gotta fire up, you gotta let go You'll never be loved till you've made your own
You need to ignite your passion, let go of your fears and insecurities, and create your own path in order to find love and fulfillment.

You gotta face up, you gotta get yours You never know the top till you get too low
You need to face your challenges head on and push yourself to succeed, because you never truly know what success means until you've hit rock bottom.

A son of a stepfather A son of a I'm so sorry
As the son of a stepfather, the singer acknowledges the mistakes they've made and apologizes for their actions.

No lies and no deceiving, man is what he loves I keep tryin' to conceive that death is from above
We must be honest and true to ourselves, because in the end our true character is what defines us; the artist is grappling with the idea that death always looms over us.

Life isn't always what you think it'd be Turn your head for one second and the tables turn
Life can be unpredictable and things can change in the blink of an eye, without us being prepared for it.

And I know, I know that I did you wrong But will you trust me when I say that I'll Make it up to you somehow, somehow
The artist acknowledges their mistakes and asks for forgiveness, hoping that the other person will trust that they will make it right in the future.

I'm so sorry
The singer is truly sorry for their actions and is reaching out for forgiveness.

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We love u Patricia Majalisa,may your soul rest in peace thank u for everything that u did for us we wll always remember u wth the power of music you are a queen u did great job to some of us even though people they never appreciated your job its jealousy among them, rest my queen ( u are forever loved by me )