What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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I don't know why, I made you cry
I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
I hope you'll forgive and forget

What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?

You made me glad, I made you sad
I made you lonesome and blue
And who ever knew
Who'd ever think that I would be crying to you

What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you





I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?

Overall Meaning

In the song What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry by Peggy Lee, the singer expresses regret and apologizes to her lover for causing them pain. She acknowledges the hurt she has caused and asks for forgiveness, hoping that the mistake will not permanently damage their relationship. She acknowledges that she was "all wrong" and that it was never her intention to be hurtful.


The lyrics display a sense of vulnerability and introspection as the singer reflects on her actions and their consequence. This can be seen in lines such as "If I didn't care, I wouldn't feel like I do." She recognizes the value of her partner and their relationship, recognizing the harm that her actions have caused. The plea for forgiveness is heartfelt and sincere, indicating a desire for reconciliation and to make things right.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of regret, but also a belief that it is possible to move past mistakes and work towards healing. It recognizes the emotions and experiences of both parties involved and acknowledges the importance of communication and understanding in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why, I made you cry
I am truly sorry that I hurt you, but I cannot understand what caused me to behave that way.


I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
While I express my apology, I understand that saying sorry is just one small part of making things right.


Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
I know that I do not deserve your forgiveness easily and you have every right to be upset with me.


I hope you'll forgive and forget
With all my heart, I want you to find it in you to pardon me and put this incident behind us.


What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
I am not sure what I can do or say to show you how much remorse I feel for hurting you.


What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
Please tell me what I can do to make it up to you and demonstrate my regret for my actions.


I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
I never intended to inflict pain on you, but in the moment, I failed to act with compassion.


If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
My deep sorrow and distress proves that I care for you deeply, and I am devastated that I caused you harm.


I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
My behavior was completely unacceptable and misguided, but I recognize that you were not at fault here.


Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
It was insensitive and unkind of me to act in a way that made you feel humiliated or disgraced.


I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
I understand that my actions caused you an immense amount of pain, and I am deeply apologetic for it.


You made me glad, I made you sad
I regret that my behavior turned a moment of happiness into one of sorrow and disappointment.


I made you lonesome and blue
I see now that my mistake contributed to making you feel lonely, and I am sorry for it.


And who ever knew
It is striking to think that the tables have turned and now I am looking to you for comfort and a way to make amends.


Who'd ever think that I would be crying to you
I am humbled by the fact that you are the one person who can make me feel better about causing pain, and I am grateful to have you in my life.




Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Walter Donaldson, Abe Lyman

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Comments from YouTube:

Corrie121

What can I say, apart from saying this is wonderful ! Thank you for sharing this gem.

Anonymous

Peggy just swung! Also had great musicians.

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