I'm Sorry
R Kelly ft Fat Joe Lyrics
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Yeah
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you
Baby
I'm sorry for all the times that I hurt you
Lied, cheated on you
But you still didn't judge me
Infact you found a way to love me (yes)
Sometimes I really messed up and you still found a way to hug me (yes you did, lord)
Layin' your hands on me, cryin', callin' out to God (oh my)
I want up out these streets but ma, it's so hard (oh yes it is)
I'm so scarred, my monster is so large
If it wasn't bad luck, it'd be no luck for R. (no luck for R.)
And I'm sorry baby, for bein' so connivin' (yeah)
Cursin' you out, arguein' in public, drinkin', drunk drivin' (mmm)
Girl I need you to believe that I... can make it better (make it better)
I'm in the belly of the beast but still believe in a change of weather (change of weather)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (ohh, I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (oh yeah, babe)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (said I'm so, so, so sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (ohh yeah, mmm)
I'm sorry baby for stormin' out of the house
Givin' you them lame excuses just to get, out of the house (mmm-mmm-mmm)
And I apologise for all of those times that I made you cry (yeah)
Like when you busted me up north with that girl and still took me back (oh yeah)
I could never forget that, all the pain and drama I caused you
Just never forget that every day and night I used to all you (call you, yeah)
We were best friends, we put our chips all in (ohh)
We bet we'd never be separated by no men (no men)
What I feel, you feel, what I go through, you go through (you go through)
That's why I have no right to hurt you (hurt you)
And even when I was goin' through all that bullshit in the media (mmm)
Girl it was you who made it easier, which is why I write this piece to ya (ohh)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (said I'm so sorry baby)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (oh yeah, yeah)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (so, so, so sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (ohh, to you, I'm sorry)
Now I'm sorry for all of the times that I didn't take you out (mmm)
Walk the park, holdin' hands or family cook outs (ohh)
We were headed same direction 'til I chose my own route (yeah)
When knowin' my life's a dead end without ya, no doubt (mmm-hmm)
I wanna be that man inside for you that's so great (oh yeah)
Now I may not go to church every Sunday but I always pray (ohh-ohh)
'Cause in the midst of this fame my life is like a buffet (yeah)
Quick to drink, quick to smoke, quick to fornicate (quick to fornicate, ooh)
But you don' been beside me just like my shadow (ooh)
Playin' warriors standin' on the front line ready to fight battles (ooh)
I cannot ask for more in a woman (oh-oh)
What I need to do is pour back into my woman from now on (oh girl)
I'm sorry
Said I'm sorry for everything (ohh, sorry) that I ever done to you (all the things I've done to you)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (oh yeah) that I ever brung to you (all of the pain I've caused you)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (whoa, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (yes I am) that I ever brung to you (brung to you)
Baby I apologise
Never meant to make you cry
Can you find it in your heart
Somewhere girl to take me back
Said I'm sorry for everything (oh yeah) that I ever done to you (said I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (mmm) that I ever brung to you (that I ever brung to you)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (I'm sorry)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (baby) that I ever brung to you (I ever brung to you, yeah)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (said I'll never hurt you again)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain (oh) that I ever brung to you (oh you just let me back in...)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (I'll never ever break your heart oh)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you (I'll never, never ever break your heart oh)
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you (said I'll never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never ever break your heart)
(The apologies of a thug)
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you...
The song "I'm Sorry" by R Kelly ft Fat Joe is a perfect apology song as the artist apologizes for every wrong he has done to his loved one. The lyrics reflect the struggle of a man in the music industry who is trying to balance his life and relationship with his partner. He admits to having lied, cheated, and committed every crime except for murder, but his partner still found a way to love him. He asks his partner to believe that he can make it better and is sorry for all the drama he has caused in her life. The song reflects the struggle of a man who is trying to balance his personal and professional life and admitting that he has not always been able to give his partner the attention she deserves. The lyrics reflect how difficult it can be for someone in the music industry to balance relationships and a successful career.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I'm sorry for everything that I ever done to you
Expressing remorse for all actions taken in the relationship that may have caused hurt
(The apologies of a thug)
The singer acknowledging their past as a person who may have caused harm and wanting to make amends now
Said I'm sorry for all the pain that I ever brung to you
Apologizing specifically for the hurt caused to the other person
I'm sorry for all the times that I hurt you
Admitting fault for causing emotional pain to the other person on multiple occasions
Lied, cheated on you
Confessing to deception and infidelity in the relationship
Left, commited every crime except for murder (oh)
Acknowledging past wrongdoings in the relationship, excluding the most extreme act of murder
But you still didn't judge me
Recognizing the other person's ability to forgive, despite the singer's actions
Infact you found a way to love me (yes)
Expressing gratitude for the other person's ability to continue to love and support the artist despite their past actions
Sometimes I really messed up and you still found a way to hug me (yes you did, lord)
Appreciating the other person's physical affection and comfort during difficult times
Layin' your hands on me, cryin', callin' out to God (oh my)
Describing the other person's emotional response to the artist's past actions
I want up out these streets but ma, it's so hard (oh yes it is)
Expressing a desire to leave a dangerous or unstable lifestyle, but acknowledging the difficulty in doing so
If it wasn't bad luck, it'd be no luck for R. (no luck for R.)
Acknowledging the artist's past misfortunes and challenges in life
And I'm sorry baby, for bein' so connivin' (yeah)
Admitting to being deceitful in past actions
Cursin' you out, arguein' in public, drinkin', drunk drivin' (mmm)
Listing past behaviors that caused harm to the other person and others
Girl I need you to believe that I... can make it better (make it better)
Asking the other person to trust that the singer can change and make things better
I'm in the belly of the beast but still believe in a change of weather (change of weather)
Expressing hope for a positive change in a difficult situation
Now I'm sorry for all of the times that I didn't take you out (mmm)
Apologizing for a lack of effort in the relationship and not spending quality time together
We were headed same direction 'til I chose my own route (yeah)
Recognizing that the singer's actions caused a change in the trajectory of the relationship
When knowin' my life's a dead end without ya, no doubt (mmm-hmm)
Admitting the importance of the other person in the singer's life and future
'Cause in the midst of this fame my life is like a buffet (yeah)
Describing the overwhelming aspects of the artist's lifestyle
Quick to drink, quick to smoke, quick to fornicate (quick to fornicate, ooh)
Admitting to past harmful behaviors and temptations
But you don' been beside me just like my shadow (ooh)
Acknowledging the other person's constant support and presence
I cannot ask for more in a woman (oh-oh)
Expressing appreciation and admiration for the other person
What I need to do is pour back into my woman from now on (oh girl)
Recognizing the need to prioritize and invest in the relationship moving forward
Baby I apologise
Reiterating the apology to the other person
Never meant to make you cry
Confirming a desire to not cause emotional pain to the other person
Can you find it in your heart
Asking the other person to consider forgiveness
Somewhere girl to take me back
Requesting another chance in the relationship
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sarahletta2439
Now you've been holding me down
For such a long time now
From back then
To now in my story
Straight from the hood
You've always been there for me
And ya had my back
(When they) Back when everybody said
I wasn't anything
It was you who had me holdin' on
No matter what was goin' on
So whatever ya need I got you
Reminiscing that 6 train from way back
Now its sky blue phantoms and stretch may backs
Sweepin' them floors in them Bronx apartments
Mira esta que on that red carpet
When Pun died you was the first to call me
I never told you but you was there for me
Whatever you need, I'll be there for you
Crack - I got ya back for real (True story)
Now my loyalty, will always be
With you, if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change (no)
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Boy, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Girl, I'm gon' hold you down
2005 Rakim and Jody Watley
Why'd she paint such a picture so perfect
Quite possibly
The real expression from BX
To South Beach
I'ma always hold you down, girl
You can count on me
So remember this whenever I call
We go back too far
We've been through it all
Even though we haven't spoke
In so long
Ain't nothing has changed
Not a damn thing, baby
Now my loyalty, will always be
With you, if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change no
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Boy, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Girl, I'm gon' hold you down
Like green, it's the autumns
Things will stay
This industry, yeah, I fought
Made me this way
Get between me and J.Lo
I simply stay
You better off sweepin' leaves
On a windy day (no)
So I don't care about the situation
I'ma ride for you if there's a complication
Every time you had my back and all
When we were young
Now you Joe, we crackin' off
Now my loyalty, will always be
With you, if you just promise me
That you'll stay real just like you are
'Cause baby you don't have to change because
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Boy, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
Girl, I'm gon' hold you down
You don't know how much you mean to me
Whenever you down
You know that you can lean on me
No matter the situation
I'm gon' hold you down
@potentpandora36
2024 anybody?
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Yeah I m here❤❤❤
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Me🎉🎉🎉
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Yehhh estamos aquii. Moz continua aprovando, Geracao apos geracao, é uma obra de arte
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@chicken
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song ❤
@IyoLight
Yo
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❤❤❤❤ love this song
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