UB40
- Sorry Lyrics / with translationsPlease don't say sorry
Presuming a respect for what you say
If in your heart you mean it
Then you'll understand me feeling
You must prove it; sign the cheque without delay
Most humbly yours, four hundred years back pay
(chorus)
I'm not begging charity
Don't confuse the things I say
Give me what belongs to me
Give me what belongs to me
Just don't say sorry
As if that can excuse this tyranny
No value in your talking
Money speaks and bullshit's walking
Round in circles re-inventing history
Trying to erase our memory
(chorus)
I`m not begging .....etc
If you say sorry
Can I assume you've realised the shame
The seeds of your oppression
Fall and ripen with aggression
You can't hold us any longer with your chains
Time to compensate us for our claims
Don't bother wi' no sorry
Don't bother wi' delay
A four hundred years
Is not just the other day
I'm not begging charity
Don't confuse up your mind
Payment overdue
Fe a long long time
You come a we gate
No bother hesitate
You tek away we tings
Like a damn pirate
Presuming a respect for what you say
If in your heart you mean it
Then you'll understand me feeling
You must prove it; sign the cheque without delay
Most humbly yours, four hundred years back pay
(chorus)
I'm not begging charity
Don't confuse the things I say
Give me what belongs to me
Give me what belongs to me
Just don't say sorry
As if that can excuse this tyranny
No value in your talking
Money speaks and bullshit's walking
Round in circles re-inventing history
Trying to erase our memory
I`m not begging .....etc
If you say sorry
Can I assume you've realised the shame
The seeds of your oppression
Fall and ripen with aggression
You can't hold us any longer with your chains
Time to compensate us for our claims
Don't bother wi' no sorry
Don't bother wi' delay
A four hundred years
Is not just the other day
I'm not begging charity
Don't confuse up your mind
Payment overdue
Fe a long long time
You come a we gate
No bother hesitate
You tek away we tings
Like a damn pirate
Facts about Sorry
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Sorry is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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It is first released on July 16, 1993 as part of Ub40's album "Promises and Lies" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, UB40's 'Sorry' is an assertive appeal for reparations and justice regarding past wrongs, giving up on apologies and advocating for real money instead, and also portraying 'Charity' as the delayed payments. The majority of the Sorry lyrics present social commentary, empowerment, anger, freedom and inspiration. The song, however, is a strong proclamation of the need for justice and payment, the denial of apologies, and the remembrance of history and its oppression. The use of powerful words and the subject matter of historical oppression and reparation may be a bit heavy for the younger listeners. The presence of words like 'damn pirate' and the whole non-compromising attitude point to a rating that recommends parental supervision for kids below 13.
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Sorry falls under the genre Reggae.
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Sorry is produced by UB40.
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Sorry song length is 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
Who wrote Sorry lyrics?
Sorry is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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When was Sorry released?
It is first released on July 16, 1993 as part of Ub40's album "Promises and Lies" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Sorry lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, UB40's 'Sorry' is an assertive appeal for reparations and justice regarding past wrongs, giving up on apologies and advocating for real money instead, and also portraying 'Charity' as the delayed payments. The majority of the Sorry lyrics present social commentary, empowerment, anger, freedom and inspiration. The song, however, is a strong proclamation of the need for justice and payment, the denial of apologies, and the remembrance of history and its oppression. The use of powerful words and the subject matter of historical oppression and reparation may be a bit heavy for the younger listeners. The presence of words like 'damn pirate' and the whole non-compromising attitude point to a rating that recommends parental supervision for kids below 13.
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Which genre is Sorry?
Sorry falls under the genre Reggae.
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Who produced Sorry?
Sorry is produced by UB40.
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How long is the song Sorry?
Sorry song length is 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin CampbellRecord Label(s): 1993 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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