Pearl and the Puppets is 22-year old Katie Sutherland. She grew up in Kirki… Read Full Bio ↴Pearl and the Puppets is 22-year old Katie Sutherland. She grew up in Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Pearl is a singer, songwriter and musician, playing guitar and other instruments. Pearl left college to embark on a full-time career in music, and in a matter of months has already moved miles along the path to achieving her goals. She has signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell, and is managed by 21st Artists (the company whose rosta includes Elton John, James Blunt, Lily Allen and Just Jack). Aside from writing songs on her own, Pearl has also co-written with singer/songwriter Ben Parker, songwriter/producer Matty Benbrook and Deacon Blue founder and principle songwriter Ricky Ross. Recently Pearl has been recording tracks with producer Stephen Street, whose impeccable production credits include The Smiths, Blur, The Cranberries, Morrissey and the Kaiser Chiefs.

The Sorry Song
Pearl And The Puppets Lyrics

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I never can explain and I worry,
I'm the one to blame and I'm sorry,
We shouldn't really be in a hurry,
We're too young.

Would you, would you, would you,
Like to, like to, like to.
Would you, would you, would you,

Like to. x2

Take a break right now and leave it all behind,
Shorten all the words and get by.
So don't ask me how and don't ask me now cause I'll end up saying I miss you.

Clear up everything if you let me,
Get rid of everything that you sent me
I don't know how to put this politely, but when you,

Would you, would you, would you,
Like to, like to, like to.
Would you, would you, would you,
Like to. x2

Take a break right now and leave it all behind,
Shorten all the words and get by.
So don't ask me how and don't ask me now cause I'll end up saying I miss you.

Take a break right now and leave it all behind,
Shorten all the words and get by.
So don't ask me how and don't ask me now cause I'll end up saying I miss you.

Yeah, I'll end up saying I miss you.
Yeah, I'll end up saying I miss you.

Overall Meaning

The Sorry Song by Pearl And The Puppets talks about the reluctance to break up with a partner. The first verse talks about the guilt the singer is feeling about the relationship and how they blame themselves for it not working out. They acknowledge that they are both too young to be in a hurry and should take their time with the breakup. The chorus repeats the question "would you like to" several times, possibly implying that they are considering reconciliation.

The second verse talks about the process of breaking up. The singer asks the partner to clear up everything and get rid of anything they have sent. They also say that they don't know how to put it politely, possibly implying that the breakup wasn't mutual or that one partner is more at fault than the other.

The song overall has a melancholic tone, with a sense of resignation about the situation. The repeated line "Take a break right now and leave it all behind, shorten all the words and get by" seems to say that it's better to end things now than to drag them out any further.

Line by Line Meaning

I never can explain and I worry
I cannot express my thoughts and fears, it causes me anxiety.

I'm the one to blame and I'm sorry
I feel responsible for what happened and I apologize.

We shouldn't really be in a hurry, We're too young.
We should take things slow as we are young and have time.

Would you, would you, would you, Like to, like to, like to.
Could you, Could you, Could you, please Like to, Like to, Like to.

Take a break right now and leave it all behind, Shorten all the words and get by.
Let's take a rest and forget everything for now, use simple language to cope.

So don't ask me how and don't ask me now cause I'll end up saying I miss you.
Don't question me about the reason, don't ask me right now because I'll reveal how I feel.

Clear up everything if you let me, Get rid of everything that you sent me
If you allow me, I will resolve everything and eliminate all reminders of you.

I don't know how to put this politely, but when you,
I'm not sure how to phrase this politely, but when you,

Yeah, I'll end up saying I miss you.
Yes, I will eventually confess that I miss you.

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