Sey first released the track Sunshine in October 2012. Working with producer Magnus Lidehäll, she released the single Younger in 2013, followed by Hard Time (May 2014) and Pistols at Dawn. In October 2014, Seinabo Sey released the EP "for Madeleine", dedicated to and named after her mother. The EP was produced by Lidehäll and written by, among others, Salem Al Fakir, Oscar Linnros and Vincent Pontare along with Seinabo Sey herself. Alongside previous singles, it features You and River.
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Sorry
Seinabo Sey Lyrics
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Die faster than they grow
Slowly as they wither
I reap the seeds I sow
I have felt the wind blow
Like fire and like snow
But only shame can conquer time, and you should know
Be wise enough to wonder
Nothing's everlasting, have mercy on my soul
Wrong when told the right way
Might making string your bow
When all these clouds are full of sinn
And rain should know
Heaven keep the lonely
You are not the only
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I, I
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I
No rest for the wicked
Seek and you will find
Silence is the symphony
I trust and keep in mind
Shadows have the habit
Of making demons glow
And all these clouds are full of sin
And rain should know
Heaven keep the lonely
I am not the only
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I, I
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I cry
Have these leaves of gold
Give me back my soul
I know no matter what
I can't stay on my knees
Heaven help me please
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I, I
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence, I, I
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
Like tears from a night silence I cry
I cry
The lyrics to Seinabo Sey's song "Sorry" are deeply introspective and contemplative. The song begins with a metaphor comparing flowers in a garden to the fleeting nature of life. Flowers die quickly and wither away, just like time passes us by. The artist then reflects on her own experiences with the winds of change - sometimes they are fierce and burn brightly like fire, while other times they are cold and unrelenting like snow. But despite all of these experiences, Sey believes that only shame has the power to conquer time. Shame is a powerful thing that can warp our perceptions of ourselves and others, and it can have lasting effects on our lives.
Sey urges listeners to be wise enough to wonder and brave enough to let go. She reminds us that nothing in life is everlasting, and that we should have mercy on others' souls. She then speaks to the dangers of being wrong when we think we are right, and tells us that sometimes it's best to let go of our anger and pride in order to move on. Even when the clouds are full of sin, and rain is coming down, Sey believes that heaven will keep the lonely, and that we are not alone in our struggles.
In the chorus, Sey hears that someone is feeling sorry for themselves, and likens their pain to the tears of a night silence. She offers no judgment, only empathy and the reminder that shadows have the habit of making demons glow. She ends the song by asking heaven to help her regain her soul, and pleading with the listener to understand that no matter what, she cannot stay on her knees forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Flowers in my garden
My relationships and endeavors constantly decay
Die faster than they grow
They end sooner than they begin
Slowly as they wither
They gradually decline
I reap the seeds I sow
I face consequences of my actions
I have felt the wind blow
I have experienced difficult times
Like fire and like snow
Intense and contrasting emotions
But only shame can conquer time, and you should know
Regret is the only thing that can make time pass quicker
Be wise enough to wonder
Have the curiosity to question
Be brave and let it go
Have the courage to move on
Nothing's everlasting, have mercy on my soul
Everything is temporary, please forgive me
Wrong when told the right way
Sometimes perception can be different than reality
Might making string your bow
Power can be used for harm or good
When all these clouds are full of sin
When life seems overwhelmingly negative
And rain should know
Although it's difficult, we should try to stay positive
Heaven keep the lonely
May God comfort those who are alone
You are not the only
You're not alone in your struggles
I heard you're feeling sorry for yourself now
I understand that you're feeling sorry for yourself
Like tears from a night silence, I, I
Like hidden emotional pain
No rest for the wicked
Bad things happen to bad people
Seek and you will find
If you look for answers, you will eventually find them
Silence is the symphony
Sometimes it's best to stay quiet
I trust and keep in mind
I believe and remember
Shadows have the habit
Bad things can seem worse in the dark
Of making demons glow
Exaggerating problems and creating fear and anxiety
I am not the only
I'm not the only one with problems
Have these leaves of gold
Even though things may look nice on the outside
Give me back my soul
I want to regain a feeling of wholeness and completeness
I know no matter what
I'm aware that things don't always go as planned
I can't stay on my knees
I can't keep feeling sorry for myself
Heaven help me please
Please give me strength and guidance
Like tears from a night silence, I cry
Like uncontrollable sadness
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kimberly
This line seems to be referencing the phrase about adding strings to ones how. The added strings are abilities or skill sets. So doing wrong when you know what is right is a method one can choose but it is chosing sin.