So Sad About Us
The Who Lyrics


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La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la

So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad that the news is out now
Sad, suppose we can't turn back now
Sad about us

So bad about us
So bad about us
Bad, never meant to break up
Bad, suppose we'll never make up
Bad about us

Apologies mean nothing
When the damage is done
But you can't switch off my lovin'
Like you can't switch off the sun

La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

So sad about us
So sad about us
Sad, never meant to break up




Sad, suppose we'll never make up
Sad about us

Overall Meaning

"So Sad About Us" by The Who is about the sadness and regret felt by someone who has broken up with their partner. The song has a strong sense of loss and longing, as the singer expresses their deep sorrow for what they have lost. The repeated refrain of "So sad about us" emphasizes the feeling of sadness that permeates the song.


In the first verse, the singer expresses their sadness that the news of the breakup is now out, and that there is no going back. The second verse acknowledges the mistakes made in the relationship, and the regret that they will never be able to reconcile. The chorus is simple yet powerful, repeating the key phrase "So sad about us" four times each time it is sung.


The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the idea that apologies cannot undo the damage that has been done in the relationship. However, the singer also asserts that their love cannot be turned off like a switch, emphasizing the depth of their feelings for their partner.


Overall, "So Sad About Us" is a melancholic and introspective song that explores the emotions of a person who has ended a relationship, and the regrets they feel about what has been lost.


Line by Line Meaning

La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the sound of the syllable 'la' to create a melody with no particular meaning


La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the sound of the syllable 'la' to create a melody with no particular meaning


La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the sound of the syllable 'la' to create a melody with no particular meaning


La, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the sound of the syllable 'la' to create a melody with no particular meaning


So sad about us
Feeling sorrowful about our relationship


So sad about us
Feeling sorrowful about our relationship


Sad that the news is out now
Feeling sad now that everyone knows that we broke up


Sad, suppose we can't turn back now
Feeling sad because we can't undo what happened


Sad about us
Feeling sad about our broken relationship


So bad about us
Feeling regretful about our relationship


So bad about us
Feeling regretful about our relationship


Bad, never meant to break up
Regretting that we broke up when we didn't intend to


Bad, suppose we'll never make up
Feeling pessimistic that we'll never reconcile


Bad about us
Feeling regretful about our broken relationship


Apologies mean nothing
Realizing that apologies can't change what happened


When the damage is done
Recognizing that the harm has already been caused


But you can't switch off my lovin'
Asserting that the love between us can't be turned off like a switch


Like you can't switch off the sun
Comparing the strength and permanence of our love to the unchanging nature of the sun


La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the sound of the syllable 'la' to create a melody with no particular meaning


La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the sound of the syllable 'la' to create a melody with no particular meaning


So sad about us
Feeling sorrowful about our broken relationship




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Townshend

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adil4ever

Keith's drumming is just incredible!

Lupo de' Lupis

He's an octopus!

Mikey J.

Behold Keith Moon. He's not going to let down the party. He' plays like an ocean of awesomeness.

travis Bickle

MAGIK 🔝❤❤❤

Lefty Stevenson

He was a monster until the early 70s ...then booze and drugs ruined him.

jenny_jenny_nc

🌹Moonie.

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Tomás Orellana

Every component in this group was irreplaceable. You can just see that Townshend, Moon, Entwistle and Daltrey were pure dynamite on stage. The creativity of the songwritting, their instrumental skills on pop/rock music and the high energy they had live, made The Who the influential band that they still are.

fsdkjl

Kenney Jones tho

John Oberle

Everything about this band is amazing. The imperfections are perfect. Life long fan.

Dennis Prather

Keith Moon attended Billy Cobham's drumming camp and after watching Keith play his drums for a while, Billy stood there, rubbed his chin and said "I don't know what it is exactly that you're doing, man, but just keep doing it". Moon the loon, wow what a drummer.

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