Combining elements of electronic synth-pop, dance-rock and jazz, the Canadian DJ/producer has taken his love for music that one level further, with each of his releases a clear representation of everything that he has set out to achieve as an artist to watch within our community.
I'm sorry
Riotron Lyrics
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And I don′t know how to bring us back together
Everyone says eventually our differences will pass
But when?! What if it's never?!
On and On and On and On it goes
Hey!
On and On, but why? nobody knows
Wants to say the words we ought to say
Yeah!
I'm Sorry
I must admit the things you say have changed me
You find the truth in places I find fiction
You say, "What if we agree to disagree?"
But why?! and how?!
Yeah!
When there′s so much friction
On and On and On and On it goes
Hey!
On and On, but why? nobody knows
(And on it goes)
′Cause nobody's wrong but nobody
Wants to say the words we ought to say
Yeah!
I′m Sorry
On and On and On and On it goes
Back in time I'd like to find a way to
Take back the words we can never unsay
Lately I have seen that things have changed between us
And I don′t know how to bring us back together
On and On and On and On it goes
Yeah!
Hey!
On and On, but why? nobody knows
'Cause nobody′s wrong but nobody
Wants to say the words we ought to say
Yeah!
I'm Sorry
On and On and On and On it goes
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
(And on it goes)
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
(And on it goes)
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
(And on it goes)
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
(And on it goes)...
The lyrics of Riotron's "I'm Sorry" are about the distance and friction that has developed between two people in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that something has changed between them and they don't know how to fix it. They're frustrated by the fact that everyone keeps telling them that their differences will eventually pass, but they want to know when that will happen. The repetition of the phrase "On and On and On and On it goes" emphasizes the sense of ongoing and unending frustration and uncertainty.
The second verse focuses on the impact that the other person's words have had on the singer. They admit that the other person has changed them and helped them see the truth in things they previously thought were fiction. However, despite this shift in perspective, they still can't seem to find common ground. The line "What if we agree to disagree?" expresses the other person's desire to move past the conflict without actually resolving it, which only adds to the singer's frustration.
The chorus repeats the "On and On" phrase, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the conflict. The final verse expresses regret for things that have been said that can never be taken back, and ends with a repetition of the opening lines, expressing the singer's continued sense of helplessness in the face of this conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I have seen that things have changed between us
The singer has recognized that their relationship has altered recently
And I don′t know how to bring us back together
The singer is uncertain about how to mend the relationship
Everyone says eventually our differences will pass
Others have advised that the problems will disappear in the future
But when?! What if it's never?!
The singer is impatient and concerned that the issues will not be resolved
On and On and On and On it goes
The situation continues without progress
Hey!
An exclamation expressing the frustration of the situation
On and On, but why? nobody knows
The singer is unsure why the issues persist
′Cause nobody's wrong but nobody
The conflict is not caused by anyone in particular
Wants to say the words we ought to say
No one is willing to address the real problem
Yeah!
Affirmation of the frustration of the situation
I'm Sorry
The singer expresses regret for the current state of affairs
I must admit the things you say have changed me
The other person's words have had an impact on the singer
You find the truth in places I find fiction
The other person has a different perspective and understanding of things
You say, 'What if we agree to disagree?'
The other person suggests accepting the differences in opinions
But why?! and how?!
The singer is unsure how that could work and wants more answers
Yeah!
The singer expresses uncertainty and discontent with the other person's suggestion
When there's so much friction
The singer acknowledges the tension between them
Back in time I'd like to find a way to
The singer wishes to go back to the past and make things right
Take back the words we can never unsay
The singer regrets some things that had been said before and can't be taken back
On and On and On and On it goes
The situation continues without resolution
Yeah!
The singer exclaims their frustration
Hey!
Expression of the exasperation of the situation
'Cause nobody's wrong but nobody
No one is to blame for the situation
Wants to say the words we ought to say
The real issues are still not being addressed
I'm Sorry
The singer expresses a sincere apology for the current state of affairs
On and On and On and On it goes
The situation continues without a resolution
'Cause nobody's wrong but nobody
No one is at fault for the issues
Wants to say the words we ought to say
The underlying issues still haven't been addressed
Yeah!
The singer repeats their frustration
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
Reiteration of the persistence of the issue
(And on it goes)
The situation persists
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
Repetition of the persistence of the problem
(And on it goes)
The situation continues
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
The problem persists
(And on it goes)
The situation continues without progress
(On and On and On and On and On it goes)
The same issue continues to persist
(And on it goes)
The situation never changes
Writer(s): Jeffrey Fettes
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maximilianthompson3726
I have seen plenty of videos and heard several different songs that have an underlying political meaning and this one seemed to come out at a pretty opportune time. Although this song has some comedic relief, it seems to have a serious message being portrayed. I think this speaks to a broad audience and it communicates well. I feel like the amount of hardship this county is going through has a direct correlation to our government and their inability to speak to each other across the aisle and to the people. They don’t always consider the effects of their decision making.
@ThinhKhang-eo2jz
111111.
@taoaocong235
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@HuyNguyen-uj2di
Hủy bỏ
@RomantikongGinoo
Ive been searching for this shyt for days, i type the chorus but other songs suggested
@lovelyshenika1886
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@babyjaneatienza1722
Does anybody else get like a best of the 80’s vibe from this?
@elcanaelic1148
I DO! haha
@s.f6851
Then let me tell you that you have no idea what were the 80's aesthetic like nor it's music
@esco808_
I'm sending this to all my friends. YES YES YES. We need to get along as a country right now. It's time to stop fighting about every little things and come together. I want us to embody this message.