I’m Sorry I Love You
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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A single rose in your garden dwells
Like any rose it's not itself
It is my love in your garden grows
But let's pretend it's just a rose
Well I'm sorry that I love you
It's a phase that I'm going through
There is nothing that I can do
And I'm sorry that I love you

Do not listen to my song
Don't remember it, don't sing along
Let's pretend it's a work of art
Let's pretend it's not my heart
The rose will fade when summer's gone
The song will fade and I'll be gone




Because my heart is dying too
And it's all the same to you

Overall Meaning

In The Magnetic Fields' song "I'm Sorry I Love You," the singer is expressing regret for their feelings towards someone, admitting that it's simply a phase they are going through. The first verse describes a single rose growing in the other person's garden, but rather than being just a simple flower, it symbolizes the singer's love. The line "Like any rose, it's not itself" speaks to the idea that the object of affection may not fully realize the depth of the singer's feelings, just as a rose is simply a flower to most people. The singer acknowledges that it's hopeless and that there's no way to change their feelings.


In the second verse, the singer begs the other person not to acknowledge the song or their feelings. They ask the listener to pretend that it's just another piece of art, something they can admire but not necessarily react to emotionally. The singer ultimately understands that the rose, the song, and themselves will eventually fade away, but hopes that their feelings for the other person will continue to grow. The last line, "And it's all the same to you" suggests that the other person may not feel the same way, but the singer is okay with that and will continue to love them even if it's unrequited.


Overall, "I'm Sorry I Love You" is a poignant and heartbreaking song that speaks to the feelings of unrequited love and the hopelessness that can come with it. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody only serves to enhance the emotional impact.


Line by Line Meaning

A single rose in your garden dwells
There is a lone rose in your garden


Like any rose it's not itself
The rose is not unique, it is like any other


It is my love in your garden grows
My love for you is growing in your garden


But let's pretend it's just a rose
Let's pretend that the rose is not a symbol of my love


Well I'm sorry that I love you
I apologize for loving you


It's a phase that I'm going through
I am going through a temporary phase of loving you


There is nothing that I can do
There is no action I can take to stop my love


And I'm sorry that I love you
Once again, I apologize for loving you


Do not listen to my song
Please do not pay attention to my expression of love


Don't remember it, don't sing along
Do not remember my song or sing it


Let's pretend it's a work of art
Let's pretend my song is just a piece of art


Let's pretend it's not my heart
Do not recognize that the song is a reflection of my feelings


The rose will fade when summer's gone
The rose will wither and die with the changing seasons


The song will fade and I'll be gone
My love will fade and I will leave you


Because my heart is dying too
My heart is hurting as well


And it's all the same to you
But it seems that my feelings do not matter to you




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