What Can I Do
Sevens Lyrics

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I don't know why, I made you cry
I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
I hope you'll forgive and forget

What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you

If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?

You made me glad, I made you sad
I made you lonesome and blue
And who ever knew
Who'd ever think that I would be crying to you

What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
Why should I take somebody like you and shame you

I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
So what can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sevens's song "What Can I Do" express a deep sense of regret and remorse for having caused a loved one pain and sorrow. The singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes, and they are asking for forgiveness and a chance to make things right. The opening lines "I don't know why, I made you cry, I'm sorry sweetheart and yet" show that the singer is willing to take responsibility for their actions and accept the consequences of their behavior. They recognize that their partner was hurt and upset by what they did and they are hoping that forgiveness is possible.

The chorus of the song, which repeats the question "What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?" emphasizes the difficulty of repairing the damage that has been done. The singer wants to make things right but is not sure how to do so. This is further expressed in the lyrics "I didn't mean to ever be mean to you, if I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do" which shows that the singer genuinely cares for the person they hurt and doesn't want to lose them.

The lyrics ultimately convey a sense of vulnerability and humility as the singer acknowledges their faults and makes a heartfelt plea for forgiveness. Overall, "What Can I Do" is a powerful and emotional song that many can relate to in terms of dealing with the aftermath of a mistake or regretful decision.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why, I made you cry
I'm unsure of what caused me to make you cry

I'm sorry sweetheart and yet
I apologize, but...

Though you shouldn't be lenient with me
Even though you shouldn't be forgiving...

I hope you'll forgive and forget
I hope you'll forgive me and move on

What can I say, dear, after I say I'm sorry?
What else can I say after apologizing?

What can I do to prove it to you, I'm sorry?
What actions can I take to show you how sorry I am?

I didn't mean to ever be mean to you
I never intended to be unkind to you

If I didn't care I wouldn't feel like I do
I wouldn't feel bad if I didn't care about you

I was all wrong but right or wrong I don't blame you
I was completely wrong, but I don't blame you for my mistake

Why should I take somebody like you and shame you
I shouldn't be causing someone as great as you to feel ashamed

I know that I made you cry, and I'm so sorry dear
I'm aware that I caused you to cry and I deeply apologize