I'm Sorry – English Lyrics

• By: Yungeen Ace
• Album: I Am What They Don't See

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the raw emotion of Yungeen Ace's "I'm Sorry," a song filled with regret and introspection. By exploring the heartfelt lyrics, listeners can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and emotions Yungeen Ace expresses, making it a powerful experience.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
confide /kənˈfaɪd/ B2	verb - to tell someone about your secrets or private thoughts
guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ B1	noun - the guidance or advice offered
displeased /dɪspliːzd/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing annoyance or disapproval
receive /rɪˈsiːv/ A2	verb - be given, presented with, or paid (something)
medals /ˈmedlz/ A2	noun - a metal disc awarded for achievement
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort
worried /ˈwʌrid/ A2	adjective - anxious or troubled over actual or potential problems
drink /drɪŋk/ A1	noun - a liquid for swallowing verb - to swallow (liquid)
breathe /briːð/ A1	verb - inhale and exhale air
flaw /flɔː/ B1	noun - a mark, blemish, or other imperfection
relationship /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/ B1	noun - the way in which two or more concepts or people are connected
resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ B2	verb - find a solution to (a problem or dispute)
spill /spɪl/ A2	verb - cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container
dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - stop living
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B1	verb - state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of (something)
perfect /ˈpɜːfɪkt/ B2	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics
menace /ˈmenəs/ C1	noun - a person or thing that is likely to cause harm

Key Grammar Structures

• We could've had it all

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' + perfect infinitive ('have had')

  ➔ Used to express a past possibility that did not happen.

• I ain't gon' lie, bro

  ➔ Informal contraction 'ain't' for 'am not' or 'is not' or 'are not' + 'going to' contracted to 'gon'

  ➔ A colloquial way to say 'I am not going to lie'.

• I literally feel like I'm the—

  ➔ Adverb 'literally' used for emphasis, often hyperbole.

  ➔ Here, 'literally' is likely used to intensify the feeling, rather than to mean 'actually' in the strict sense.

• We could've had it all

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' + perfect infinitive ('have had')

  ➔ Expresses regret about a missed opportunity or a past situation that could have turned out differently.

• They say, "Time heals," but I don't see shit gettin' better

  ➔ Present simple ('say') for general statements + Present continuous ('gettin'') with informal contraction.

  ➔ Contrasts a common saying with the speaker's personal experience of continued suffering.

• I ain't a bad person, grew up with no guidance

  ➔ Informal negation 'ain't' + Past participle 'grew up' (irregular verb).

  ➔ The speaker attributes their actions or current state to a lack of proper upbringing.

• I'm sorry, I could've been way better than I should've been

  ➔ Repetition of 'I'm sorry' + Modal verb 'could' + perfect infinitive ('have been').

  ➔ Expresses deep regret and acknowledges a failure to meet one's own potential or expectations.

• And pain just holdin' on to me and I just wanted to let go

  ➔ Present continuous ('holdin'') with informal contraction + Infinitive of purpose ('to let go').

  ➔ Describes a persistent emotional state and a desire for relief or escape.

• But I know my kids need me

  ➔ Modal verb 'need' + pronoun 'me'.

  ➔ Highlights a sense of responsibility and a motivation to persevere despite personal struggles.

• Feel like I'm the reason why my dawg died in that situation

  ➔ Comparative adjective 'reason why' + subordinate clause introduced by 'why'.

  ➔ Expresses a feeling of guilt and self-blame for a friend's death.