Blue, Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest: Word

: It explores the difficulty of genuine communication and the realization that an apology, while necessary, may be too late to save the relationship.

The song was a significant commercial success in both its original and duet forms: Blue, Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

: Reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in December 2002. This gave Blue their third No. 1 single and Elton John his fifth. Notable Versions Notable Achievement Elton John US Gold certification; iconic soft-rock ballad. Blue ft. Elton John UK No. 1 hit; introduced the song to a new generation. Ray Charles & Elton John : It explores the difficulty of genuine communication

The song is a centered on a romantic relationship that is beyond repair. This gave Blue their third No

: 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.

: Written by Elton John and his long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin , the song was the lead single from John’s 11th studio album, Blue Moves .

: 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