Last Time I Say Sorry

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

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

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

Grammar:

• 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.