: It explores the difficulty of genuine communication and the realization that an apology, while necessary, may be too late to save the relationship.
: The lyrics are framed as a series of desperate questions (e.g., "What do I do to make you want me?") that reflect a sense of defeat and unrequited love. Chart Performance Blue, Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
: The boy band Blue covered the song for their second album, One Love . Band member Lee Ryan, a lifelong fan of the song, suggested the cover. While Elton John was initially only asked to play piano, he eventually joined as a vocalist, turning it into a duet. Meaning and Themes : It explores the difficulty of genuine communication
: Reached No. 11 in the UK and No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the US and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts. Band member Lee Ryan, a lifelong fan of
The song is a centered on a romantic relationship that is beyond repair.