In "SORRY" by Ari Abdul, a relationship sinks under the weight of unspoken resentment, each breath pulling both deeper into avoidance. The repeated plea to let go collides with the image of tying a rope and hanging it slowly, turning forgiveness into a slow execution. The face across from them has become unrecognizable, and every attempt to hold on only repeats the same wound in a different body. The apology is not for leaving but for failing to save what was already underwater.
SORRY Lyrics by Ari Abdul
One more breath and I’m drowning
Tryna carry the weight up
How did we get so avoidant
We’re not awake or asleep, ah
Sinking us slow
Heavy on
Our shoulders
Nowhere to go
When you’re under water
Ah
One more step and I’m drowning
Ignore the warning
Why can’t you just
Let it go
You act so holy
Tie the rope
And hang it slowly
Same mistakes
Different body
I keep trying
I’m so sorry
Who are you?
I don’t recognize your face
Why do you?
Always have to run away
I keep trying
I’m so sorry
I keep trying
I’m so sorry
