Don't Say
Vanessa S. Lyrics


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You don't have to say you're sorry
We all make mistakes, I've made my share, Oh.
You don't have to say you're sorry
I don't need those words to know you care.

Explanations aren't required even though you think you should
I don't need to know the reasons, No, not even if they're good
You don't have to say you're sorry, But I sure do wish you would

You don't have to say you're sorry
and that's a silly game that children play, oh
You don't have to say you're sorry, no
No, you shouldn't have to live that way

You don't have to say you're sorry
Cause we're both too old it's true
Well they say when you love someone, forgiveness is the rule
You don't have to say you're sorry, But I sure do wish you would

Explanations aren't required, even though you think you should
I don't need to know the reasons
No, not even if they're good




You don't have to say you're sorry
But I sure do wish you would, I wish you would

Overall Meaning

The song "You Don't Have To Say You're Sorry" by Vanessa Williams is a beautiful expression of forgiveness and understanding in a relationship. The lyrics convey the message that mistakes are inevitable in any relationship, but that apologies and explanations aren't always necessary for love and forgiveness to be experienced. The singer acknowledges that both they and their partner have made mistakes, and they don't need to hear "I'm sorry" to know that their partner cares about them. The song challenges the idea that apologies are necessary for the maintenance of a healthy relationship, and instead emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and letting go of anger and grudges.


The lyrics suggest that the concept of apologies is a "silly game that children play," and that it's possible to move forward from mistakes without a verbal apology. By expressing this sentiment, the song encourages listeners to focus on the positive and let go of negative emotions that can poison relationships. The chorus of the song, "You don't have to say you're sorry, but I sure do wish you would," represents the internal struggle of needing validation and closure, while also recognizing that it's not necessary for the relationship to move forward.


Overall, "You Don't Have To Say You're Sorry" is a powerful reminder that love and forgiveness are possible in all circumstances, even without overt apologies or explanations.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to say you're sorry
Apologizing is not necessary


We all make mistakes, I've made my share, Oh.
Everyone commits errors, including myself


I don't need those words to know you care.
Apologizing doesn't make me doubt your affection


Explanations aren't required even though you think you should
You don't have to justify your actions to me


I don't need to know the reasons, No, not even if they're good
I don't care about the reasons behind your behavior


That's a silly game that children play, oh
Demanding an apology is childish


No, you shouldn't have to live that way
You don't need to feel compelled to apologize constantly


Cause we're both too old it's true
We're mature enough to let go of minor offenses


Well they say when you love someone, forgiveness is the rule
Forgiveness is essential in any loving relationship


But I sure do wish you would
I would appreciate an apology


I wish you would
I really want you to apologize




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATTI AUSTIN

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Comments from YouTube:

@Ladyly965

Hello Vanny, really good and I'm really proud of you girl..Best regards to all and jade!

@01Walker09

Klingt supergut, nicht so bescheuert wie der ganze andere Schrott aus Deutschland, schöner Ami-style.

@neovxr

very good acting by the way...

@germanpinay

Yeah Philly rulez!!

@JelloJenJen

who is she?? never heard of her before great song though

@unknowna23

sie sieht wirklich nicole ziemlich ähnlich

@XeagleXmarcoX

with philippines roots

@luzanirapinheiro5937

A

@nils26041990

Ich finde auch dass da ne gewisse Ähnlichkeit besteht ist mir aber auch nur bei diesem Video aufgefallen sonst is das auch nicht wirklich der Fall. Und ich finde es n bissle kindisch wie hier einige abgehen ey sagt hier einer seine Meinung dass er findet dass die Ähnlichkeit haben schon kommen die Kinder aus ihren Kellern und gehen hier ab oder wie?:D

@RiDeJa

kauf dir einen bh :o

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