I Didn't Mean To
Silk Lyrics


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oooh ooh
yeah
yeah
i didnt mean to break your heart
i didnt mean to do you wrong
i didnt mean to lie to you
i didnt mean to i didnt mean to
i didnt mean to sex all the wrong girls
i didnt mean to make you cry
i didnt mean to cheat on you
so forgive me for all that ive done

i didnt mean to take for granted that you'd always be right here
i know you heard me say i'm sorry for so many years
but i admit that i was wrong
for leaving you all alone
now i finally realize
cuz i see the pain in your eyes

chorus
i didnt mean to break your heart
i didnt mean to do you wrong
i didnt mean to lie to you
i didnt mean to i didnt mean to
i didnt mean to sex on the wrong girls
i didnt mean to make you cry
i didnt mean to cheat on you
so forgive me for all that i've done

girl i hope that you still love me
i'm trying to let you know i've changed
i cant imagine life without you
i'd go insane
i wanna make it up to you
by giving all my love to you
cuz now i finally understand
that i've got to be a better man

chorus

gir i swear to you i've changed
things wont be the same
nomore for as long as i live
i'll keep it real (girl)
cross my heart and hope to die
my now knows whats right
put me in the corner
put me there till dark
for mistakes i cant afford to make anymore
so cuss me out
scream at the top of your lungs
if you want to
just dont leave me forgive me

(talking)
baby i know i've made alot of mistakes
in the past but right now i'm trying to
be the best that i can be and i want
us to be the best that we can be
(oh na)
so what i'm asking you to do for
me is try and forgive me i'm sorry

forgive me forgive me





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "I Didn't Mean To" by Silk is an apologetic confession of an unfaithful lover to his partner whom he has emotionally hurt repeatedly. The lyrics express his remorse for all the harm he has caused her, including betraying her trust, cheating, and making her cry. He acknowledges that he was wrong to take her love for granted and leaves her feeling lonely, and he regrets it in hindsight, after seeing the pain in her eyes. He wants to make amends, to show that he has changed, and to earn back her love, vowing to be a better man in the future.


The song is a quintessential example of R&B slow jams from the late 1990s, characterized by silky-smooth vocals, mellow background music, and sentimental lyrics. The melody is simple, with a catchy chorus, and the rhythm follows a slow, steady beat that complements the emotional intensity of the words. The singer's voice is rich and emotive, conveying the depth of his feelings and the sincerity of his apologies. The song appeals to anyone who has been in a rocky relationship, made mistakes, and wants to make things right again, emphasizing the power of forgiveness, humility, and love.


Line by Line Meaning

oooh ooh
Background vocals indicating emotions


yeah
Background vocals indicating agreement


yeah
Background vocals indicating agreement


i didnt mean to break your heart
I didn't intend to hurt you emotionally


i didnt mean to do you wrong
I didn't intend to harm you


i didnt mean to lie to you
I didn't intend to deceive you


i didnt mean to i didnt mean to
Repeating that I didn't intend to incorrect actions


i didnt mean to sex all the wrong girls
I didn't intend to be unfaithful with the wrong women


i didnt mean to make you cry
I didn't intend to make you sad


i didnt mean to cheat on you
I didn't intend to be unfaithful to you


so forgive me for all that ive done
Asking for forgiveness for my actions


i didnt mean to take for granted that you'd always be right here
I didn't intend to assume that you would always be around


i know you heard me say i'm sorry for so many years
I acknowledge apologizing to you several times in the past


but i admit that i was wrong
Confessing my fault in the situation


for leaving you all alone
Sorry for neglecting you


now i finally realize
I now understand the gravity of my mistakes


cuz i see the pain in your eyes
I can see the hurt in your eyes


chorus
Repeating the chorus


girl i hope that you still love me
I hope that you still have feelings for me


i'm trying to let you know i've changed
Informing you about my change in behavior


i cant imagine life without you
I cannot imagine my life without you


i'd go insane
It would drive me crazy


i wanna make it up to you
I want to make it right between us


by giving all my love to you
I will give you all my affection


cuz now i finally understand
I finally comprehend the situation


that i've got to be a better man
I need to be a better version of myself


girl i swear to you i've changed
I promise that I have changed


things wont be the same
Our relationship will not be the same


nomore for as long as i live
I will never do it again


i'll keep it real (girl)
I will be honest with you, baby


cross my heart and hope to die
I swear on my life


my now knows whats right
I now understand what is best


put me in the corner
Punish me if you need to


put me there till dark
Keep me there for an extended period


for mistakes i cant afford to make anymore
I cannot afford to make these mistakes again


so cuss me out
Curse me out if you want to


scream at the top of your lungs
Yell as loudly as you want


if you want to
If it makes you feel better


just dont leave me forgive me
Please don't leave me, forgive me


(talking)
Interlude of talking


baby i know i've made alot of mistakes
I am aware that I have made plenty of mistakes


in the past but right now i'm trying to
But currently, I am trying my best


be the best that i can be and i want
To be the best I can be, and I want


us to be the best that we can be
Us, as a couple, to be the best we can be


(oh na)
Background vocals indicating emotions


so what i'm asking you to do for
This is what I am asking you for


me is try and forgive me i'm sorry
To try and forgive me; I am sorry


forgive me forgive me
Asking for forgiveness


chorus
Repeating the chorus




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