The Sapphires were a vocal trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A and … Read Full Bio ↴The Sapphires were a vocal trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A and comprised of Carol Jackson (lead vocalist), George Gainer and Joe Livingston.

Signed to the Swan record label by producer Jerry Ross, the trio's first single releases were on that imprint. Their first single release was entitled 'Where Is Johnny Now?' b/w 'Your True Love'.

Their follow up song was entitled 'Who Do You Love?', a song that made the pop charts, peaking at number 25 in 1964. Further singles, 'I Found Out Too Late' and 'Gotta Be More Than Friends' were less successful. Moving to ABC later in the Sixties, they failed to return to the charts. At ABC however they released the popular song 'Let's Break Up For A While'.

During their early career, the group were associated with Kenny Gamble, who arranged their vocals on the groups debut album release, 'Who Do You Love'.

Their songs proved to be highly popular, at a later date, on the Northern Soul scene, including 'Gotta Have Your Love' (number 33 on the R & B charts in 1965 and featuring background vocals by Valerie Simpson, Nick Ashford, and Melba Moore), 'Evil One', 'Gonna Be a Big Thing', and 'Slow Fizz' (1966). The latter song ended their contract with ABC and the group went their seperate ways.

Gee I'm Sorry Baby
The Sapphires Lyrics

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What's the matter baby
What did I do wrong
Don't you think it's time that you
Come back home

My days are lonely
Nights getting lonely too
I'm like a lamb in the woods

Baby I'm so lost
I'm so lost without you
You you you

I tried to please you baby
I was always true
Don't you know you gave me
My first taste of the blues

My days are lonely
Nights getting lonely too
I'm like a lamb in the woods
Baby I'm so lost
I'm so lost without you
You you you
Gee I'm sorry baby
{Why are you deserting me?}
Why did you leave me
Why did you go

Don't you know you're taunting me
Memories of you keep haunting me oh

My days are lonely
Nights getting lonely too
I'm like a lamb in the woods
Baby I'm so lost
I'm so lost without you
Gee I'm sorry baby
I'm sorry baby

Why did you go
Gee I'm sorry baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Sapphires' song "Gee I'm Sorry Baby" express the heartache and regret of a person who has lost their lover. The singer is begging their former partner to come back home and expressing how lost they feel without them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Gee I'm sorry baby" which conveys the remorse and sadness of the singer. The lyrics also suggest that the relationship ended due to the actions of the singer. They acknowledge that they have made mistakes and are trying to make amends but their lover is not returning. The sad and somber tone of the song is amplified by the slow pace of the melody and the backing vocals which add to the mournful mood.

Line by Line Meaning

What's the matter baby
What's wrong? Please tell me.

What did I do wrong
Did I make a mistake? What was it?

Don't you think it's time that you
It's been too long, please come back.

Come back home
Please return to me, where you belong.

My days are lonely
I am alone during the day.

Nights getting lonely too
I am also alone at night.

I'm like a lamb in the woods
I am lost and helpless without you.

Baby I'm so lost
I am completely lost without you.

I'm so lost without you
I cannot find my way without you.

You you you
I need you, only you, in my life.

I tried to please you baby
I did everything I could to make you happy.