Tori Kelly first rose to attention when her cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” went viral, racking up over 22 million views. To date, her YouTube channel boasts over ONE MILLION YouTube Subscribers with over 89 million views. Now, two EP’s later Handmade Songs, which Kelly self-penned, produced, mixed and released, and Foreword, she plans to release her first full length debut this spring.
Kelly co-wrote “Nobody Love” off her 2015 Spring debut alongside Rickard Goransson and Max Martin. Martin says, "After hearing Tori sing, we felt so inspired that we had no choice but to get involved. It’s been such a pleasure to be a part of her journey.” She also co-wrote with such vets as Savan Kotecha, Toby Gad, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Wolf Cousins, and Ed Sheeran. The album, she says, does not depart from her soulful roots. “It’s like a marriage between that soulful urban thing and a mainstream pop vibe. It was hard to get to that place, but once we had ‘Nobody Love,’ I knew we’d cracked the code. It felt seamless.”
Working with one of the most successful hit makers in the industry is a long way from Kelly’s early years making songs in her bedroom and posting them online. Born and raised in Temecula, California, Kelly is the daughter of musicians, her dad is a singer and bassist and her mom plays piano and saxophone. She sites early influences like gospel singer Crystal Lewis, Jill Scott, Jeff Buckley, and Maxwell.
Over the past year and a half, Kelly has sold out shows in several major cities (including The Troubadour and The Roxy in Los Angeles, the Bowery Ballroom and Gramercy Theatre in New York City, and Bush Hall in London), headlined a nine-city sold-out U.S. tour, and supported Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith on tour.
“I'm excited to get out and play for people. That's always the dream.”
Sorry Would Go A Long Way
Tori Kelly Lyrics
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We don't go out to dinner, ain't no flowers at my door
You do a lot of talkin', there's a word you never say
Sorry would go a long way
I stayed up all night waitin', and you forgot to call
And, oh, I feel so lonely, it's like you don't care at all
Maybe it's your ego or just your foolish pride
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
I feel the times are changin', and maybe you are too
I'm the same old me, but you're a different you
So be a man about it, and admit you've done me wrong
I just wanted you all along
Ooh, you never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
And after the heartache, after the hurt
Why is it so hard to say that one word
If it's really over?
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
No, it won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
The lyrics of Tori Kelly's song "Sorry Would Go A Long Way" tell a story of a struggling relationship between two people who were once deeply in love. The singer of the song expresses her feelings of loneliness and neglect as she realizes that her partner does not seem to care about her anymore. She notes that he doesn't hold her like he used to, they don't go out for dinner, and there are no flowers at her door. The singer feels like she is not on his mind anymore, and even when he talks to her, he never says the one word she wants to hear, "sorry." She believes that an apology would go a long way in fixing their relationship.
The singer also describes a specific incident when she stayed up all night waiting for her partner to call, but he forgot. She feels hurt and lonely and wonders if it's his ego or foolish pride that prevents him from saying he's sorry. The singer notes that things have changed, and she feels like she's still the same person, but her partner is not. She implores him to be a man and admit that he has done her wrong. The singer has been waiting for a long time to hear her partner say he loves her, but all she wants is an apology to make things right.
Overall, the song is a plea for communication and honesty in a struggling relationship. The singer believes that apologies can go a long way in healing wounds and hopes that her partner will express remorse for hurting her.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't seem to wanna hold me like you did before
You no longer show the same level of affection towards me as before.
We don't go out to dinner, ain't no flowers at my door
You do not take me out to dinner anymore or show any romantic gestures like bringing me flowers.
You do a lot of talkin', there's a word you never say
You speak a lot but never say the word 'sorry'.
Sorry would go a long way
Apologizing would make a significant difference.
I stayed up all night waitin', and you forgot to call
You did not call me after I waited for you all night.
And, oh, I feel so lonely, it's like you don't care at all
I feel alone and unimportant, as if you do not care about me.
Maybe it's your ego or just your foolish pride
Perhaps your ego or pride is preventing you from admitting fault.
It's like I'm not on your mind
I feel like I am not a priority to you.
You never tell me that you love me
You do not express your love for me.
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
Your actions have caused me great emotional pain.
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
Apologizing alone will not fix everything or make it all okay.
But sorry would go a long way
However, apologizing would still have a significant positive impact.
I feel the times are changin', and maybe you are too
I sense that things are different now, and perhaps you have changed as well.
I'm the same old me, but you're a different you
I have not changed, but you have become a different person.
So be a man about it, and admit you've done me wrong
Be mature and take responsibility for the harm you have caused me.
I just wanted you all along
I have always wanted and loved you.
And after the heartache, after the hurt
After experiencing emotional trauma.
Why is it so hard to say that one word
Why do you find it challenging to utter the word 'sorry'?
If it's really over?
If our relationship has truly ended?
No, it won't make it all better, won't make it okay
Even though apologizing won't miraculously fix everything, it is still necessary.
But sorry would go a long way
Apologizing could still make a significant difference.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bruno Major, James John Napier, Victoria Loren Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ins Frndo
[Verse 1]
Don't seem to wanna hold me like you did before
We don't go out to dinner, ain't no flowers at my door
You do a lot of talking, there's a word you never say
Sorry would go a long way
[Verse 2]
I stayed up all night waiting, and you forgot to call
And, oh, I feel so lonely, it's like you don't care at all
Maybe it's your ego or just your foolish pride
It's like I'm not on your mind
[Chorus]
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
[Verse 3]
I feel the times are changing, and maybe you are too
I'm the same old me, but you're a different you
So be a man about it, and admit you've done me wrong
I just wanted you all along
[Chorus]
Oh, you never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
[Bridge]
And after the heartache, after the hurt
Why is it so hard to say that one word
If it's really over?
[Chorus]
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
No, it won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
Hotsoojoy
Don't seem to wanna hold me like you did before
You don't go out to dinner, ain't no flowers at my door
You do a lot of talking, there's a word you never say
Sorry would go a long way
I stayed up all night waiting, and you forgot to call
Oh, I feel so lonely, it's like you don't care at all
Maybe it's your ego or just your foolish pride
But it's like I'm not on your mind
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
I feel the times are changing, and maybe you are too
I'm the same old me, but you're a different you
So be a man about it, and admit you've done me wrong
I just wanted you all along
Oh, you never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
And after the heartache, after the hurt
Why is is so hard to say that one word
If it's really over?
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
No, it won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
ItsJaden
[Verse 1]
Don't seem to wanna hold me like you did before
We don't go out to dinner, ain't no flowers at my door
You do a lot of talking, there's a word you never say
Sorry would go a long way
[Verse 2]
I stayed up all night waiting, and you forgot to call
And, oh, I feel so lonely, it's like you don't care at all
Maybe it's your ego or just your foolish pride
It's like I'm not on your mind
[Chorus]
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
[Verse 3]
I feel the times are changing, and maybe you are too
I'm the same old me, but you're a different you
So be a man about it, and admit you've done me wrong
I just wanted you all along
[Chorus]
Oh, you never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
It won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
[Bridge]
And after the heartache, after the hurt
Why is it so hard to say that one word
If it's really over?
[Chorus]
You never tell me that you love me
Oh, what a mess of me you've made
No, it won't make it all better, won't make it okay
But sorry would go a long way
Marylou Villegas
This song was beautifully written Tori, LITERAL TEARS 😭
Cerispetrus Manikari
The best cover your song by alfrida maure at idol indonesian🇮🇩🇮🇩
Emily Potter
She wrote it with Bruno Major and Jimmy Napes
Rose Mun
THE QUEEN IS BACK!!!! YES!! ❤️💕 Keep on doing big things Tori!!! Prove Simon he’s wrong about you.
Zues Man
Gonna go tell my wife that I’m sorry and that I love her. Thanks for the wake up call. :)
Nadia Adn
Now im crying for her. For the worst feel and lovely things from you.
cristal Ramirez
Zues Man aww 🥰 😭
Zues Man
Allyse Noelle she knows I love her :) but it’s always good to remind
B Manibusan
Can u call my husband and talk some sense to him please n thx. God bless you and your marriage
Allyse La Fountain
Update??