Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “I’m Sorry I’m Not Sorry” by Carl Perkins
This heartfelt track from Carl Perkins is a song about his regrets and remorse. Despite his repeated apologies, he still feels guilty and deeply sorry for his past mistakes and wrongdoings. He wishes he could turn the clock back and undo the hurt he has caused, but he knows it isn’t possible.
The main chorus of the track suggests that despite his apologies and his earnest effort to make amends, nothing he does will ever erase his guilt. The chorus proclaims, with both sadness and acceptance, “I’m sorry, but I’m not sorry.”
Perkins expresses his remorse in the second verse, wishing that he could go back and make different choices. He understands that he may never get a second chance to repair the damage and for this, he says I’m sorry. Though he can’t change the past, he has learned an invaluable lesson and hopes that others can learn from his mistakes.
The uplifting guitar solo in the bridge carries an air of hope and optimism that we can all overcome our mistakes, apologize if needed, and in the end find peace within ourselves.
The song ultimately serves as a reminder that we can never take back our wrongdoings, but that we can make amends in other ways. We can promise to do better and to live up to our responsibilities.