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

: Unlike most of their collaborations where Taupin wrote lyrics first, Elton John composed the melody and most of the first line ("What have I got to do to make you love me") on the piano before Taupin finished the lyrics.

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

: 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 : Unlike most of their collaborations where Taupin