I'm sorry
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When you run down the influence
You'd lie boy, you'd say anything
You'd be caught up, screaming in the moment
When you wake up, you don't remember a thing

I can't be what you need me to be for you
I'm sorry, so sorry
'Cause I can't be what you need me to be for you
I'm sorry, so sorry

I should've known when I found you
Should've known better than to fuck with you
Should've known not to lie you
But I can't let you go
Said I should've known how I found you
The truth looking for me, you know
Nut, I can't save your soul
So, I should've known

I can't be




I can't be what you need
So sorry

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from the chorus of Ro James's song "I'm Sorry," released in 2017. In this song, James sings about a complicated and ultimately doomed romantic relationship. The opening lines speak to a lack of trust and honesty in the relationship. The singer characterizes his partner as someone who will say anything to get what they want, even if it means lying. The dynamic between the two is passionate but dysfunctional, with the partner prone to fits of anger and manic behavior. The singer is left feeling guilty and unable to meet his partner's needs.


The second verse suggests that the singer became involved with his partner despite knowing better. He knew that lying to them would only make things worse, but he couldn't resist them. He admits that he should have known better than to start a relationship that he couldn't sustain. He also acknowledges that his partner may have been looking for something more meaningful and spiritual, but he is unable to provide that sort of connection.


The chorus repeats the refrain "I'm sorry," as if the singer is apologizing for his inability to meet his partner's expectations. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the sense of guilt and regret that the singer is experiencing. The overall impression is one of a relationship that was doomed from the start due to a lack of trust and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

When you run down the influence
When you disregard the impact of my words or actions


You'd lie boy, you'd say anything
You're willing to fabricate stories or make false promises


You'd be caught up, screaming in the moment
You become overly emotional and irrational


When you wake up, you don't remember a thing
You forget the consequences of your actions and the things you said


I can't be what you need me to be for you
I can't fulfill your expectations and desires


I'm sorry, so sorry
I apologize for not being able to meet your needs


'Cause I can't be what you need me to be for you
Since I am unable to satisfy your needs


I should've known when I found you
I should have been more cautious when we first met


Should've known better than to fuck with you
I should have been aware of the negative consequences of getting involved with you


Should've known not to lie you
I should have been honest with you from the beginning


But I can't let you go
Despite the issues, I am unable to end the relationship


Said I should've known how I found you
I realized that I made a mistake in choosing to be with you


The truth looking for me, you know
I was aware that I needed to confront the reality of our situation


Nut, I can't save your soul
But ultimately, I am unable to fix your problems or save you


So, I should've known
I accept responsibility for my poor judgment and lack of insight


I can't be
I am unable to fulfill your expectations


I can't be what you need
I am not capable of providing what you require


So sorry
I apologize for letting you down




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ryan Maurice Toby, Leo Breckenbridge, Nathaniel Flowers, Ro James, Antonio Golson, Clarence Benjamin Hutchinson, Stacy Barthe

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