Their first release, the Stay Up, Get Down extended play, was released in 2007, followed by the five-song EP, The Way We Talk, on December 11, 2007. The band's first full-length studio album, Can't Stop Won't Stop, was released July 8, 2008. Their second full-length album, Black & White, was released on July 13, 2010, which sold 22,634 copies in its first week. On December 6, 2011, their third studio album, Pioneer, was released and it peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard 200.[1] Their fourth full-length record, Forever Halloween, was released on June 4, 2013, which reached No. 39 on the Billboard 200, as followed by its deluxe edition on June 17, 2014. Their fifth studio album, American Candy, was released on March 31, 2015. Lovely Little Lonely, their sixth full-length record, was released on April 7, 2017. You Are OK, their seventh full-length record, was released March 29, 2019.
The Maine was created by bassist Garrett Nickelsen and drummer Patrick Kirch in November 2006. Singer John O'Callaghan joined soon after auditions for the band with no prior vocal experience, along with musicians Ryan Osterman and Alex Ross. Together, they collectively released the EP Stay Up, Get Down. Shortly thereafter Ryan and Alex departed the band for unknown reasons, but were replaced with Kennedy Brock and Jared Monaco. The Maine signed to Fearless Records and debuted with a five song EP entitled The Way We Talk in 2007.
I'M SORRY
The Maine Lyrics
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I shouldn't drive tonight
But I keep thinking of you
I hurt you again
I shouldn't lie tonight
so the next few words are true
Never again, never again, no
Never again, never again, no
Never again, never again, no
Will I leave you high and dry
This time, I more than mean it
I'm sorry
I'm not what you wanted
I'm sorry
I'm sorry I let you down
I could use some poor excuse
'Cause the hardest thing to say
Oh, it's the hardest thing to say in the world
I'm sorry
Yeah, I'm sorry
Well, I'm messed up again
Thinking the times and I was lost and you let me in
And I'm only human
But both you and I know the way this will end
So I said
Never again, never again, no
Will I leave you high and
Never again, never again, no
Yeah, never again, never again, no
Will I leave you high and dry
This time, I more than mean it, yeah
I'm sorry
I'm not what you wanted
I'm sorry
I'm sorry I let you down
I could use some poor excuse
'Cause the hardest thing to say
Oh, it's the hardest thing to say in the world
I'm sorry
I'm sorry
Yeah, I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I'm not what you wanted
I'm sorry
I'm sorry I let you down
And I could use some poor excuse
'Cause the hardest thing to say
Oh, it's the hardest thing to say in the world
Is I'm sorry
I'm sorry, yeah
The lyrics to The Maine's song "I'm Sorry" convey remorse and regret for letting someone down. The singer is struggling with their own personal demons and realizing they have hurt someone they care about. The opening lines "I'm fucked up again, I shouldn't drive tonight, but I keep thinking of you" suggest that the singer is struggling with their own vices and addictions while simultaneously trying to maintain a relationship.
The chorus of "I'm sorry, I'm not what you wanted, I'm sorry, I'm sorry I let you down" is a heartfelt apology that is trying to communicate the depth of the singer's remorse. The lyrics "I could use some poor excuse, cause the hardest thing to say, oh it's the hardest thing to say in the world, is I'm sorry" also suggest that the singer is struggling with the words and trying to find the courage to admit their wrongdoing.
Overall, the message of the song is one of self-reflection, self-awareness, and owning up to one's mistakes. It's a universal theme that many people can relate to, while also being specific to the experiences and emotions of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm fucked up again
I am inebriated and not in a sound state of mind again
I shouldn't drive tonight
I must not operate a vehicle when I am intoxicated
But I keep thinking of you
I cannot stop reflecting on your memory
I hurt you again
I have caused you pain once more
I shouldn't lie tonight
I must not engage in deceitful behavior tonight
so the next few words are true
I intend to speak honestly from now on
Never again, never again, no
Will I leave you high and
I assure you that I will not abandon you again
Never again, never again, no
Never again, never again, no
Will I leave you high and dry
This time, I more than mean it
This time, my promise is more than just words. I vow to keep it
I'm sorry
I'm not what you wanted
I'm sorry
I'm sorry I let you down
I could use some poor excuse
'Cause the hardest thing to say
Oh, it's the hardest thing to say in the world
I'm sorry
Yeah, I'm sorry
I apologize for not living up to your expectations and disappointing you. I could make up a false justification, but I know that saying I'm sorry is the most difficult thing to do
Well, I'm messed up again
Thinking the times and I was lost and you let me in
And I'm only human
But both you and I know the way this will end
So I said
Having lost my mental stability, I recollect the times when you gave me a chance to redeem myself. Despite being only human, I acknowledge that you and I both know how this will conclude. So, I spoke
And I could use some poor excuse
'Cause the hardest thing to say
Oh, it's the hardest thing to say in the world
Is I'm sorry
I'm sorry, yeah
I could provide a terrible pretext for my actions, but I understand that telling you I'm sorry is the most challenging thing to do. Nonetheless, I must say, 'I'm sorry'
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Kennedy Brock, Jared Monaco, Patrick John Kirch, Garrett Daniel Nickelsen, John Cornelius V O'Callaghan
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Corina Ray
I love growing up with bands like the Maine. Their songs mature and change just like I did, and it's like I can relate to them. They mean so much to me <3
Joice Helena
Muitoo linda!
lesoiree
I still love the Maine even if their style changes, it's like I'm growing up with them. :)
xoheartsongxo
this album is absolutely amazing!
daniellerosexo
they have such deep lyrics on this entire album <3 it really gets to ya.
Hannah B
Love this song :) thanks for uploading it
Ariane Junica Endriga
This song tells exactly what I feel. Im always messing up. I always let you down. But believe me, I'm really sorry even i said that a million times.
Amay
There's always that one person who post the songs to an album I've been waiting forever for. Thanks for that one person for The Maine! :D
tastethemagic1
So much RHCP influence, especially with the guitar...love it!
Omar Labib
This song moves me every single time.