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Sorry Not Sorry Lyrics
by Demi Lovato
Lyricist: Demi Lovato, Stephan Moccio, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Walter
20 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026
Sorry Not Sorry Lyrics
Payback is a bad bitch
And baby, I'm the baddest (the baddest, the baddest...)
Go! Now I'm out here looking like revenge
Feelin' like a 10, the best I ever been
And yeah, I know how bad it must hurt
To see me like this but it gets worse (wait a minute)
Now you're out here looking like regret
Ain't too proud to beg, second chance you'll never get
And yeah, I know how bad it must hurt to see me like this
But it gets worse (wait a minute)
Now payback is a bad bitch
And baby, I'm the baddest
You fuckin' with a savage
Can't have this, can't have this (ahhhh)
And it'd be nice of me to take it easy on ya, but nahhhh
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Being so bad got me feeling so good
Showing you up like I knew that I would
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Feeling inspired 'cause the tables have turned
Yeah, I'm on fire and I know that it burns
Baby, fineness is the way to kill
Tell me how it feel, bet it's such a bitter pill
And yeah, I know you thought you had bigger, better things
Bet right now this stings (wait a minute)
'Cause the grass is greener under me
Bright as technicolor, I can tell that you can see
And yeah, I know how bad it must hurt to see me like this
But it gets worse (wait a minute)
Now payback is a bad bitch
And baby, I'm the baddest
You fuckin' with a savage
Can't have this, can't have this (ahhhh)
And it'd be nice of me to take it easy on ya, but nahhhh
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Being so bad got me feeling so good
Showing you up like I knew that I would
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Feeling inspired 'cause the tables have turned
Yeah, I'm on fire and I know that it burns
Talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
If you talk, if you talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
Oh yeah
Talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
If you talk, if you talk that talk, baby
Better walk, better walk that walk, baby
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Being so bad got me feeling so good
Showing you up like I knew that I would
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Baby, I'm sorry (I'm not sorry)
Feeling inspired 'cause the tables have turned
Yeah, I'm on fire and I know that it burns
Payback is a bad bitch
And baby, I'm the baddest
(I'm the baddest, I'm the baddest...)
Meaning of Sorry Not Sorry
“Sorry Not Sorry” is a defiant anthem of unapologetic triumph fueled by a potent cocktail of revenge and self-assuredness, delivered with Demi Lovato’s signature raw energy. The core theme revolves around a dramatic shift in power – the narrator has been wronged and now revels in the discomfort of her former tormentor. The lyrics immediately establish this dynamic with phrases like “payback is a bad bitch” and “I’m the baddest,” signaling a calculated, almost gleeful response to perceived betrayal. Lovato doesn't offer remorse; instead, she embraces the feeling of superiority, explicitly stating "I'm not sorry" repeatedly throughout the track. The song isn't simply about anger; it’s about transformation – becoming someone unrecognizable and undeniably powerful after experiencing hardship.
The narrative unfolds through a series of escalating boasts and dismissals, portraying the narrator as a “savage” who has skillfully turned the tables. Lines like "Being so bad got me feeling so good" and “the grass is greener under me” highlight a deliberate flaunting of success and an almost sadistic enjoyment in her opponent’s pain. The repetition of “wait a minute” acts as a dismissive punctuation, further emphasizing her lack of empathy. Ultimately, “Sorry Not Sorry” isn't just a pop song; it’s a statement about reclaiming agency after being hurt, solidified by Lovato’s vocal delivery which conveys both confidence and a thrilling sense of liberation – a message that resonates with listeners who have experienced similar moments of empowerment through adversity.
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