Sorry
akon Lyrics

As life goes on I'm starting to learn more and more about responsibility
I'm becoming more aware that my actions have consequences and impact those around me

I realize everything I do is affecting the people around me
I understand that my behavior and choices can impact others negatively or positively

So I want to take this time out to apologize for things I have done
I want to take a moment to express my regret for my past actions

And things that have not occurred yet
And for things that may happen in the future that could cause harm or distress

And the things they don't want to take responsibility for
And for things that others may not want to admit fault for

I'm sorry for the times I left you home
I apologize for leaving you alone at home

I was on the road and you were alone
I was away traveling and you were left behind

I'm sorry for the times that I had to go
I'm regretful for the times when I had to leave

I'm sorry for the fact that I did not know
I apologize for not being aware of the situation

That you were sitting home just wishing we
You were at home hoping that we

Could go back to when it was just you and me
Could return to the time when it was just the two of us

I'm sorry for the times I would neglect
I apologize for not giving you the attention you deserved

I'm sorry for the times I disrespect
I regret the times when I did not show you the proper respect

I'm sorry for the wrong things that I've done
I apologize for the actions that were inappropriate or hurtful

I'm sorry I'm not always there for my sons
I regret not being present for my children

I'm sorry for the fact that I'm not aware
I apologize for not being conscious of the situation

That you can't sleep at night when I am not there
You have trouble sleeping when I'm not around

Because I am in the streets like everyday
I'm often out in public, active in the community

Sorry for the things that I did not say
Apologies for things that I should have expressed but didn't

Like how you are the best thing in my world
I never said that you are the most important person in my life

And how I'm so proud to call you my girl
I never expressed how happy and proud I am to be with you

I understand that there are some problems
I know that there are issues that need to be addressed

And I am not too blind to know
I am aware enough to see the truth

All the pain you kept inside you
The hurt and struggles that you've been hiding

Even though you might not show
Despite not always making it visible

If I can't apologize for being wrong
If I'm unable to admit fault and say sorry

Then it's just a shame on me
It would be a failure on my part

I'll be the reason for your pain and you can put the blame on me
If I don't own up to my mistakes, I'll be responsible for causing you distress and you can hold me accountable

You can put the blame on me
You can hold me accountable for the situation

Said you can put the blame on me
I'm saying that it's okay to hold me responsible

Sorry for the things that he put you through
Apologies for the pain and hardship caused by others

And all the times you didn't know what to do
And the moments when you were uncertain how to proceed

Sorry that you had to go and sell those packs
I apologize for the circumstances that led you to sell drugs

Just trying to stay busy till you heard from Dad
To keep occupied until hearing back from our father

And you would rather be home with all your kids
You want to be home with your children

As one big family with love and bliss
As a united family filled with love and happiness

And even though Pops treated us like kids
Despite our father treating us as children

He got a second wife and you didn't agree
Dad married again, and you were opposed to it

He got up and left you there all alone
He left you behind without support or assistance

I'm sorry that you had to do it on your own
Apologies for not helping you when you had to handle things yourself

I'm sorry that I went and added to your grief
I apologize for causing you more pain and sadness

I'm sorry that your son was once a thief
I regret that my actions led to criminal behavior

I'm sorry that I grew up way too fast
Apologies for becoming an adult too quickly

I wish I would've listened and not be so bad
I regret not taking the time to listen and behave better

I'm sorry your life turned out this way
I regret that your life didn't turn out the way you had hoped for

I'm sorry that the FEDS came and took me away
Apologies for the fact that I was arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement

I'm sorry that it took so long to see
I regret that it took me a while before I realized the truth

They were dead wrong trying to put it on me
Others were incorrect to blame me for the situation

I'm sorry that it took so long to speak
Apologies for not being able to express myself earlier

But I was on tour with Gwen Stefani
I was traveling and working with a fellow musician

I'm sorry for the hand that she was dealt
I apologize for the situation that she had to deal with

For the embarrassment that she felt
Regret for the shame and discomfort she experienced

Just a little young girl trying to have fun
She was just a young girl trying to enjoy herself

Her daddy should never let her out that young
Her father shouldn't have allowed her to participate at such a young age

I'm sorry for Club Zen getting shut down
Apologies for the nightclub being closed down

I hope they manage better next time around
I wish for the venue to be run more effectively in the future

How was I to know she was underage
I was unaware that she was under the legal age to be there

In a twenty one and older club they say
The venue was advertised as being for twenty-one and over only

Why doesn't anybody wanna take blame
Why is no one willing to admit fault

Verizon backed out disgracing my name
Verizon not following through with their agreement caused damage to my reputation

I'm just a singer trying to entertain
I'm simply an artist doing my job, providing entertainment

Because I love my fans I'll take that blame
I care for my fans, so I'll accept responsibility for the situation

Even though the blame's on you
Even though you were responsible for the situation

I'll take that blame from you
I'm willing to take on the blame to spare you from having to carry it alone

And you can put that blame on me
You can hold me responsible for the situation