Last Time I Say Sorry – English Lyrics

• By: Kane Brown, John Legend
• Album: Mixtape Vol. 1

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into "Last Time I Say Sorry," a captivating collaboration between country star Kane Brown and R&B icon John Legend. This piano-driven power ballad explores the nuances of genuine apologies and commitment in relationships. Listeners can gain insight into expressions of regret, reconciliation, and the determination to improve, making it an excellent song for learning English vocabulary and understanding heartfelt emotional language in a modern context.

[English]

♪ I won't say I'm sorry over and over ♪

♪ Can't just say I'm sorry, I've gotta show you ♪

♪ I won't do it again, I'll prove my love is true ♪

♪ I hope the last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry to you ♪

♪ The first time I slept on the couch was our first New Year's Eve ♪

♪ I heard words come out my mouth that I still can't believe ♪

♪ Broken hearts and shattered champagne ♪

♪ We both don't wanna feel that again ♪

♪ The second I apologized you said, boy, I don't know ♪

♪ I said it cuz I meant but you still wouldn't let it go ♪

♪ So I swallow my pride see it from your side ♪

♪ I promise I'll do the best I can do ♪

♪ I won't say I'm sorry over and over ♪

♪ Can't just say I'm sorry, I've gotta show you ♪

♪ I won't do it again, I'll prove my love is true ♪

♪ I hope the last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry to you, to you ♪

♪ The last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry ♪

♪ If I could build a perfect world I'd only make you smile ♪

♪ I'd hang the stars, the sun and moon outside this room but I'll ♪

♪ I'll never be perfect though I'm gonna try ♪

♪ I'm gonna do better I swear that I ♪

♪ I won't say I'm sorry over and over ♪

♪ Can't just say I'm sorry, I've gotta show you ♪

♪ I won't do it again, I'll prove my love is true ♪

♪ I hope the last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry to you, to you ♪

♪ The last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry to you, to you ♪

♪ I hope the last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry to you ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sorry /ˈsɔːri/ A2	adjective - feeling regret or sadness
prove /pruːv/ B1	verb - to demonstrate the truth or existence of something
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood in the body; also used to refer to emotions
build /bɪld/ B1	verb - to construct something by putting parts together
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2	adjective - having no mistakes or flaws
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - to make an attempt or effort to do something
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression showing happiness noun - a facial expression of happiness
again /əˈɡen/ A2	adverb - once more; another time
words /wɜːrdz/ A1	noun - the basic units of language
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
couch /kaʊtʃ/ A2	noun - a comfortable seat for multiple people
second /ˈsɛkənd/ A2	noun - a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute

Key Grammar Structures

• I won't say I'm sorry over and over

  ➔ Use of 'won't' + base form of verb to express future refusal or decision.

  ➔ The contraction "won't" is used to mean "will not," indicating a negative decision or refusal about doing something.

• I've gotta show you

  ➔ Use of 'I've gotta' (contraction of 'I have got to') to express obligation or necessity.

  ➔ 'I've gotta' is an informal contraction indicating that the speaker feels they are obliged or need to do something.

• I hope the last time I said sorry is the last time I say sorry to you

  ➔ Use of 'the last time' + simple past and simple present tense to express hope about a final occurrence.

  ➔ The phrase 'the last time' indicates a final occurrence, and combining past and present tense expresses hope that a previous mistake will not happen again.

• I'll never be perfect though I'm gonna try

  ➔ Use of 'I'll' (I will) + adverb of degree 'never' to express a strong negative statement about future perfection.

  ➔ Using 'I'll never' emphasizes a strong declaration that perfection is unattainable, despite the intent to improve.

• I promise I'll do the best I can do

  ➔ Use of 'I promise' + future tense and modal 'can' to express assurance and ability.

  ➔ 'I promise' indicates a strong commitment, and 'I'll do the best I can do' shows determination to try one's hardest.