Sorry Not Sorry
Pentatonix Lyrics


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Now I'm out here looking like revenge
Feelin' like a ten, the best I ever been
And yeah, I know how bad it must hurt
To see me like this, but it gets worse (wait a minute)
Now you're out here looking like regret
Ain't too proud to beg, second chance you'll never get
And yeah, I know how bad it must hurt to see me like this
But it gets worse (wait a minute)

Now, payback is the baddest
And baby, I'm the baddest
You're messin' with a savage
Can't have this, can't have this (ah)
Ah it'd be nice of me to take it easy on ya, but nah

Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Bein' so bad got me feelin' so good
Showin' you up like I knew that I would
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Feelin' inspired 'cause the tables have turned
Yeah, I'm on fire and I know that it burns

Baby, fineness is the way to kill
Tell me how it feel, bet it's such a bitter pill
And yeah I know, you thought you had bigger, better things
Bet right now this stings (wait a minute)

Whoa now payback is the baddest
And baby, I'm the baddest
You're messin' with a savage
Can't have this, can't have this (ah)
It'd be nice of me to take it easy on ya, but nah

Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Bein' so bad got me feelin' so good
Showin' you up like I knew that I would
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Feelin' inspired 'cause the tables have turned
Yeah, I'm on fire and I know that it burns

Talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
If you talk, if you talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
Talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
If you talk, if you talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
Yeah

Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Bein' so bad got me feelin' so good
Showin' you up like I knew that I would
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Feelin' inspired 'cause the tables have turned
Yeah, I'm on fire and I know that it burns

Talk that talk baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby




If you talk, if you talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pentatonix’s song Sorry Not Sorry is about revenge; it's about a person who was hurt by someone and now walks around looking their best and feeling confident, while the other person who hurt them is regretting what they’ve done. The opening lines of the song state "I'm out here looking like revenge, feeling like a ten, the best I ever been" expresses the confidence and feeling of satisfaction the singer feels. Following it up with "Now you're out here looking like regret, ain't too proud to beg, second chance you'll never get" indicates that the one who was hurt before is now in a position of power and is not willing to give another chance or forgiveness.


The song is about rising up from hardships and coming out stronger. The lines "Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry), Bein' so bad got me feelin' so good, Showin' you up like I knew that I would" give off the impression that revenge does not always have to be bitter, but rather it can be empowering. The lyrics indicate that it can feel good to put the people who hurt us in their place, especially if it meant making ourselves stronger and more confident.


Overall, the song Sorry Not Sorry by Pentatonix empowers listeners to stand up for themselves and take control of their own lives. It's a song that encourages people to take revenge without feeling guilty about it.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I'm out here looking like revenge
I look like I'm out for revenge


Feelin' like a ten, the best I ever been
I feel like a perfect ten, better than ever


And yeah, I know how bad it must hurt
I am aware of the pain I am causing you


To see me like this, but it gets worse (wait a minute)
Seeing me succeed like this will only get worse for you


Now you're out here looking like regret
You look regretful now


Ain't too proud to beg, second chance you'll never get
You are begging for a second chance, but you won't get it


But it gets worse (wait a minute)
It will only get worse for you


Now, payback is the baddest
Revenge is the strongest form of payback


And baby, I'm the baddest
And I am the one who is giving it to you


You're messin' with a savage
You are dealing with someone who is fierce


Can't have this, can't have this (ah)
You can't handle this, you can't handle me


Ah, it'd be nice of me to take it easy on ya, but nah
I could be merciful, but I won't


Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
I am not actually sorry


Bein' so bad got me feelin' so good
Being bad feels good to me


Showin' you up like I knew that I would
I am proving you wrong, just as I predicted


Feelin' inspired 'cause the tables have turned
I am inspired because the situation has changed in my favor




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Demitria Lovato, Sean Douglas, Trevor W. Brown, Warren Felder, William Simmons

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