Sometimes Sorry Is The Wrong Thing To Say
Ryan Calhoun Lyrics


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(Written by Ryan Calhoun / Kevin Hunter)

You tell me that you need me and I need you
I'm scared to be alone here, wondering if I'll get there
Or if I'll fail like I always do
I'm doing my best to deal with the pain
Saying I'm sorry won't do a damn thing anyway
And it's not right that I take the blame
Sometimes sorry, I'm sorry, is the wrong thing to say
You ask me for an answer and I tell you
I really can't go on here wishing we were done
So I don't have to deal with you
I'm doing my best to deal with the pain
Saying I'm sorry won't do a damn thing anyway
And it's not right that I take the blame
Sometimes sorry, I'm sorry, is the wrong thing to say
And I'm ok with not getting better
And I'm ok with leaving us behind
But I won't stay and suffer here forever
And I won't say what isn't on my mind
I'm doing my best to deal with the pain
Saying I'm sorry won't do a damn thing anyway




And it's not right that I take the blame
Sometimes sorry, I'm sorry, is the wrong thing to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ryan Calhoun's song Sometimes Sorry Is The Wrong Thing To Say express a complex array of emotions and thoughts as the singer navigates his relationship with someone else. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with the singer admitting to needing the other person, but also acknowledging his own failings and doubts. He's hesitant to make promises or apologies, recognizing that they may not be enough. The chorus emphasizes this point, with the singer stating that sometimes saying sorry is not the right thing to do, as it won't solve anything and may even make things worse.


The second verse shifts the focus to the other person, with them asking for an answer and the singer feeling conflicted about their relationship. He admits that he sometimes wishes they were done, but he's also trying to work through his pain and emotions. The chorus repeats the message that saying sorry isn't always effective or honest in a situation, and that the blame shouldn't be placed on just one person. The bridge adds a sense of acceptance and the possibility of moving on, but also a determination not to suffer indefinitely and to be true to oneself.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of complexity and ambiguity in relationships, where trying to make everything right or simply saying sorry isn't enough. It's about trying to navigate the ups and downs, the doubts and fears, and the conflicting emotions that come with loving someone.


Line by Line Meaning

You tell me that you need me and I need you
We acknowledge that we need each other.


I'm scared to be alone here, wondering if I'll get there
I fear being alone and not achieving my goals.


Or if I'll fail like I always do
I have a history of failures and I fear I will continue to fail.


Saying I'm sorry won't do a damn thing anyway
Apologizing will not solve anything.


And it's not right that I take the blame
It is not fair for me to shoulder all the blame.


Sometimes sorry, I'm sorry, is the wrong thing to say
Expressing remorse is not always the right solution.


You ask me for an answer and I tell you
You request an answer, and I answer truthfully.


I really can't go on here wishing we were done
I cannot continue wishing for the relationship to end.


So I don't have to deal with you
To avoid having to deal with your presence.


And I'm ok with not getting better
I am comfortable with my current situation and not making any progress.


And I'm ok with leaving us behind
I am comfortable with letting go of us.


But I won't stay and suffer here forever
I will not remain in a difficult situation indefinitely.


And I won't say what isn't on my mind
I will express my true thoughts and not withhold them.


Sometimes sorry, I'm sorry, is the wrong thing to say
Expressing remorse is not always the right solution.




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