The group formed in 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, and comprised of lead singer Joe "Speedo" Frazier (born 5 September 1943), Richard Wagner, Lenny Renda, and Tony Carlucci. They were a racially integrated group - Frazier was the only black member.
They recorded for the small Hamilton record label before they were discovered by songwriters and promoters Artie Zwirn and Aristides "Gino" Giosasi, who had written the song "Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)". Early in 1959 disc jockey Alan Freed heard the group, added his name to the writing credits for the song, and secured them a deal with the MGM Records subsidiary label Cub. The record reached #2 on the U.S. pop chart, #14 on the R&B chart, and #28 in the UK Singles Chart.
The group recorded follow-ups including "Oh What A Fool", and an album for Cub, and one further single for the 20th Century label, before disbanding in 1961. "Speedo" Frazier went on to sing with Love's Own in 1973, and in 1980 resurrected the Impalas as a touring act.
Sorry
The Impalas Lyrics
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Oh, so sorry
Uh-oh
I ran all the home
Just to say I'm sorry (sorry)
What can I say
I ran all the way
Yay, yay, yay
I ran all the home
Just to say I'm sorry (sorry)
Please let me stay
I ran all the way
Yay, yay, yay
And now I'm sorry, sorry, sorry
I didn't mean to make you cry
Let's make amends
After all, we're more than friends
Yay, yay, yay
I ran all the home
Just to say I'm sorry (sorry)
What can I say
I ran all the way
Yay, yay, yay
And now I'm sorry, sorry, sorry
I didn't mean to make you cry
Let's make amends
After all, we're more than friends
Yay, yay, yay
I ran all the home
Just to say I'm sorry (sorry)
Please let me stay
I ran all the way
Yay, yay, yay
Whoa, whoa, whoa-uh
Yay, yay, uh-oh
Yay, yay, yay
Ahh-oh, ahh-oh
The Impalas’ 1959 hit song “Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)” is a classic doo-wop number that depicts a young man's desperate apology to his lover. The singer of the song admits that he made a mistake that caused his lover to cry, and now he's running to her house to apologize and ask for forgiveness. The opening lines, "Sorry, sorry, oh so sorry, uh-oh" immediately signal that the singer regrets his earlier action(s) and wishes to make amends for his fault, which leads him to run back to his beloved’s arms.
The chorus, “I ran all the way home, Just to say I'm sorry (sorry), What can I say? I ran all the way, Yay, yay, yay” reinforces the singer’s efforts to seek redemption, with the use of “all the way” highlighting the urgency in the situation. He pleads with her to let him stay as he’s sorry for whatever mistake he made, and the repetition of "sorry, sorry, sorry" indicates his sincere repentance. The phrase “after all, we're more than friends” suggests that the singer believes their connection is something deeper, which prompts him to hurry back to her.
Overall, the song “Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)” is an apology message that’s conveyed through a catchy tune with a distinct doo-wop sound. The song tackles the timeless theme of seeking forgiveness, which makes it more relatable to the listeners. The Impalas' impressive harmonies and the classic doo-wop arrangement make it one of the genre’s standout songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry, sorry
Apologizing multiple times for something
Oh, so sorry
Expressing sincere regret or remorse
Uh-oh
Indicating a problem or concern
I ran all the home
Travelled quickly to the destination
Just to say I'm sorry (sorry)
Made the journey to apologize
What can I say
Expressing a feeling of helplessness or uncertainty
I ran all the way
Continued the fast-paced travel to the end
Yay, yay, yay
Expressing happiness or excitement
Please let me stay
Asking for forgiveness and a chance to remain
And now I'm sorry, sorry, sorry
Reiterating the apology
I didn't mean to make you cry
Genuine regret for causing emotional pain
Let's make amends
Proposing a way to move forward in the relationship
After all, we're more than friends
Acknowledging the importance of the relationship
Whoa, whoa, whoa-uh
Expressing surprise or shock
Ahh-oh, ahh-oh
Nonverbal expression of emotion or sound effects
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aristides Giosasi, Arthur Zwirn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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100%
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Im here as well
Stand by me is 1 of my favorite movies of the 1980s.
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“let me catch my breath, I ran all the way from my house” I RAN ALL THE WAY HOMEEEEE
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"oh c'mon you guys"
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Sincerely, you guys aren't going to believe this. Verno
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