Sorry

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About Sorry

"Sorry" is a song recorded by American singer Ciara. It was written by Ciara, Elvis "Blac" Williams, and Jasper Cameron, and produced by Harris and Cameron. The song premiered alongside its music video on September 13, 2012, and was released as a digital download two weeks later on September 25, 2012. Epic Records serviced the single to urban contemporary and rhythmic radio in the United States on October 9, 2012. "Sorry" is a midtemp R&B ballad with production akin to Ciara's previous single, "Promise" (2006). Lyrically, the song speaks on a relationship gone bad, and has been described as an autobiography. "Sorry" received mixed reviews from music critics, some of whom praised its lyricism and vocals and saw it as Ciara's return to her best sound, while other's criticized it for sounding "watered-down" and felt it didn't live up to the standard set forth by Ciara's past hits. The single was moderately successful, as it managed to chart within the top fifty on the US and UK R&B charts and reached the top ten on the US dance chart, making it her first single to do so. 


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2012
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All I wanna say
Girl I wanna say
I'm saying that I'm sorry

Ooh ooh, ooh, ooh

August 4th, we were chilling at the house
Said I'm done, I told you to get out
Didn't mean a word that I said
Cause I was hoping you would come back

'Cause I tried and tried
And I cried and cried
Up late at night and I hurt
And I tried to fight and I cried to god
Oh please let it just work
And I'm going crazy with you
You got me so confused
'Cause you walked away, and I walked away
And we should've stayed baby

All you have to do is say that I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry
And I'm in love with you
Baby I want this, baby I want this
Say baby I'll do what it takes
And I will be here all the way baby

All you have to do is say that I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry

You wanna know if I was moving on without you
I miss you, miss you, miss you, I miss you
To tell the truth I've thinking bout you lately
I miss you, miss you, miss you, I miss you

Christmas day, you said you had a ring
But you changed your mind
Too caught up in the streets
Boy your truth is hard to believe
Why are you really scared of me

'Cause I tried and tried
And I cried and cried
Up late at night and I hurt
'Cause I put in mine,
And worked all the time and you never put in your work
And I'm going crazy with you
You got me so confused
'Cause you walked away, and I walked away
And we should've stayed baby

All you have to do is say that I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry
And I'm in love with you
Baby I want this, baby I want this
Say baby I'll do what it takes
And I will be here all the way baby

All you have to do is say that I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry

You wanna know if I was moving on without you
I miss you, miss you, miss you, I miss you
To tell the truth I've thinking bout you lately
I miss you, miss you, miss you, I miss you

I miss the way you hold me
The way you touch me
I miss the way you kiss me yeah
All I wanna do, do, do, do, do
All I wanna do
Is say that I'm sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry
So sorry baby

All you have to do is say that I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry
And I'm in love with you
Baby I want this, baby I want this
Say baby I'll do what it takes
And I will be here all the way baby

All you have to do is say that I'm sorry
Baby I'm sorry

You know I think about you sometimes
I wonder how you are
Are you happy
You see I know
What we had was special
And I know you know it too
I miss you
I really miss you

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Ciara

Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara (pronounced /siːˈɛrə/, see-ERR-ə), is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer Jazze Pha. With his help, she signed a record deal with LaFace Records. more »

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Written by: CIARA PRINCESS HARRIS, ELVIS L. JR. WILLIAMS, JASPER TREMAINE CAMERON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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14 facts about this song

Chart Success
The song, released in 2012, made it to the top 50 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart by Billboard.
Album Inclusion
"Sorry" was the lead single from Ciara's fifth studio album "One Woman Army."
Musical Style
The song is categorized under R&B style and is known for its emotional vulnerability and powerful vocals.
Music Video
The music video for "Sorry" is particularly powerful, featuring Ciara in various emotional states and scenarios, reflecting the regretful, apologetic theme of the song.
Song Reception
Critics largely praised the song, noting that it showcased exactly what Ciara does best: emotionally charged R&B ballads.
Song Writing
Ciara co-wrote "Sorry" along with Elvis "Blac Elvis" Williams, who also handled the single's production.
Re-release
"Sorry" was re-released as part of Ciara's self-titled album "Ciara" after the cancellation of "One Woman Army."
Choreography
Ciara is known for her dance skills and in the music video for "Sorry", she impresses with a raw, emotive performance.
Personal Touch
Ciara revealed in interviews that the lyrics of "Sorry" are very personal and reflect a real relationship she had.
Vocal Praise
Critics praised Ciara's vocal performance in "Sorry", noting her emotional delivery and passion.
Commercial Performance
Although "Sorry" didn't dominate commercially on the charts, it did become a fan favorite and integral part of Ciara's discography.
Reminiscent of Previous Work
Fans and critics have noted that "Sorry" is reminiscent of Ciara's earlier work, particularly tracks from her debut album "Goodies."
Delayed Release
Although intended as the lead single for "One Woman Army," the album was scrapped and "Sorry" was later included on "Ciara" which was released in 2013, a year after the initial song release.
Promotional Performances
Ciara performed "Sorry" on several television shows for promotion, including BET's '106 & Park' and 'Black Girls Rock!'.

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