What Can I Say After I’m Sorry? Lyrics – Blossoms

[Verse 1]
Split my tea upon the floor trying to write a song revealing all
It’s like I’m only half around and most of the time I’m feeling down
Why do all the simple things now seem to fill my head with doubt?

[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t think I’d talk like this to anybody
But you’re not anybody

[Chorus 1]
What can I say after “I’m sorry”?
What can I say?

[Verse 2]
I’m only denial about how for a while I shut you out
There’s a feeling deep inside I don’t believe I’ll ever find
Happiness and all the things that comes with it I think I lack

[Pre-Chorus]
I don’t think I’d talk like this to anybody
But you’re not anybody

[Chorus 2]
What can I say after “I’m sorry”?
This heavy weight
Comes without warning
When some tender pain
Call in the morining
What can I say?

[Bridge]
I won’t lie I’ve felt this for awhile
I seem to be outside myself so help me out cause
I need time
There’s something yet to find
So listen to my eyes
I’ll be the one to say I’m sorry

[Chorus 2]
What can I say after “I’m sorry”?
This heavy weight
Comes without warning
When some tender pain
Call in the morining
What can I say?

[Outro]
What, I say, after I’m
What, I say, after I’m
What, I say, after I’m
What, I say, after I’m
What, I say, after I’m
What, I say, after I’m
What, I say

“What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?” by Blossoms delves into the complexity of apologizing and the struggle to articulate feelings. The songwriter grapples with self-doubt and the inability to express emotions fully, particularly to someone significant. Despite acknowledging faults and seeking forgiveness, there’s a pervasive sense of inadequacy and a longing for understanding. The lyrics convey a yearning for happiness and connection, yet the weight of past mistakes persists. The repeated question, “What can I say after ‘I’m sorry’?” reflects the uncertainty and longing for reconciliation. Ultimately, the song captures the raw vulnerability of trying to mend a relationship while grappling with personal turmoil.

[Verse 1]
The first verse captures a sense of frustration and introspection. The spilled tea symbolizes a mishap or mistake, perhaps representing the songwriter’s attempt to open up emotionally (‘trying to write a song revealing all’) but facing obstacles. Feeling incomplete (‘half around’) and constantly downcast, simple tasks trigger doubt, suggesting an overall struggle with self-expression and confidence.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus highlights the uniqueness of the person the songwriter is addressing. While they might not usually open up like this (‘I don’t think I’d talk like this to anybody’), the recipient is different and significant (‘But you’re not anybody’), indicating a deep connection or bond.

[Chorus 1]
The first chorus reflects the central theme of the song: the difficulty in finding the right words to express remorse or seek forgiveness. The repetition of ‘What can I say after “I’m sorry”?’ underscores the songwriter’s frustration and uncertainty about how to navigate the aftermath of their actions.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the songwriter admits to denying their actions (‘I’m only denial’) and acknowledges shutting out the person they’re addressing. There’s a realization of an internal void (‘a feeling deep inside I don’t believe I’ll ever find’) and a belief in lacking happiness and its accompanying joys.

[Pre-Chorus]
The repetition of the pre-chorus emphasizes the significance of the person being addressed. Despite feeling reticent about opening up, the songwriter recognizes the importance of communicating honestly with this individual.

[Chorus 2]
The second chorus extends the emotional weight of seeking forgiveness. The heaviness metaphorically represents the burden of guilt and the unexpected pain (‘Comes without warning’). The mention of ‘tender pain call in the morning’ suggests lingering emotional turmoil and the difficulty in finding solace.

[Bridge]
The bridge conveys a sense of introspection and a plea for understanding. The songwriter acknowledges a prolonged period of feeling disconnected (‘I’ve felt this for awhile’) and expresses a need for support and patience (‘so help me out’). There’s a search for clarity and resolution, symbolized by the plea to ‘listen to my eyes’ and the willingness to apologize.

[Chorus 2]
The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the central question of the song: how to navigate the aftermath of hurting someone and seeking forgiveness. The emotional weight persists, and the uncertainty about finding the right words remains unresolved.

[Outro]
The outro reflects a sense of repetition and introspection, mirroring the cyclical nature of seeking forgiveness and grappling with past mistakes. The repeated questioning of ‘What, I say, after I’m’ suggests an ongoing struggle with finding closure and moving forward emotionally.