Who's Sorry Now
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Who's Sorry Now?
Who's Sorry Now?
Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who's sad and blue?
Who's crying too?
Just like I cried over you.
Right to the end,
Just like a friend,
I tried to warn you somehow.




You had your way,
Now you must pay;

Overall Meaning

The classic song "Who's Sorry Now?" by The Rat Pack tells a story of a heartbroken person who is seeking vengeance on their former lover. The opening lines ask the questions "Who's sorry now?" and "Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?" The singer is hurt that their ex-lover betrayed them and left them feeling sad and blue, just like they had cried over them.


Throughout the song, the singer admits to warning their former partner about their behavior but ultimately, the ex-lover had their way and must now face the consequences. The lyrics suggest that the ex-lover should be the one feeling regretful, not the singer.


Overall, the song is about the power dynamic in relationships and how sometimes, things don't go as planned. The singer is hurt but also takes agency and control over the situation, reminding the ex-lover that they will have to pay for their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's Sorry Now?
Who is feeling regret and remorse now?


Who's heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who is feeling the pain of a broken promise?


Who's sad and blue?
Who is feeling sad and depressed?


Who's crying too?
Who is shedding tears as well?


Just like I cried over you.
I cried over you in the same way.


Right to the end,
Until the very end,


Just like a friend,
Like a good friend,


I tried to warn you somehow.
I made an effort to caution you in some way.


You had your way,
You got your way,


Now you must pay;
Now you must face the consequence of your actions.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Ted Snyder

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