Apologize
Apologize (Feat. One Republic) - Timbaland Lyrics
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Got me ten feet off the ground
And I'm hearing what you say
But I just can't make a sound
You tell me that you need me
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You tell me that you're sorry
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But that's nothing new, yeah yeah
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue
And you say sorry like the angel
Heaven let me think was you
But I'm afraid
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa whoa
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
The lyrics to Apologize by Timbaland featuring One Republic express the pain and regret of a failed relationship. The opening lines of the song, “I'm holding on your rope/ Got me ten feet off the ground” speaks to the vulnerability and power dynamic in the relationship. It appears that the singer is desperately holding onto a relationship with someone who has already cut them down. The line “But I just can’t make a sound” emphasizes the powerlessness and voicelessness the singer feels in the relationship.
The chorus of the song, “That it's too late to apologize, it's too late/ I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late” communicates a deep sense of regret, as if the singer wants to go back and make things right, but now it's too late. The second verse, “I'd take another chance, take a fall/ Take a shot for you/ And I need you like a heart needs a beat/ But that's nothing new, yeah yeah” highlights the singer's continued love and dedication to their partner despite the pain they have caused.
The song’s bridge features the repeated line, “Heaven let me think was you, but I'm afraid” suggesting that the singer had believed their partner was an angelic figure, but now, they are scared to face the truth. Overall, the song’s powerful and emotive lyrics express a sense of heartbreak and sorrow that is relatable to many who have experienced failed relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I'm depending on you for stability and support
Got me ten feet off the ground
You've lifted me up and made me feel alive
And I'm hearing what you say
I'm listening to your words and trying to understand
But I just can't make a sound
I'm struggling to find the right words to respond
You tell me that you need me
You claim to rely on me and value my presence
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You hurt me deeply, even though I expected better from you
You tell me that you're sorry
You offer an apology, recognizing your wrongdoing
Didn't think I'd turn around and say
You didn't anticipate me rejecting your apology and ending our connection
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
You can't make up for how you've hurt me, the damage is done
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'm making it clear that I won't just forgive and forget
I'd take another chance, take a fall
I'm willing to risk getting hurt again to give us another chance
Take a shot for you
I'd go to great lengths for you and our relationship
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
You are essential to my life and wellbeing
But that's nothing new, yeah yeah
This isn't news to you, you already know how much I care
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue
My intense love has faded into sadness and regret
And you say sorry like the angel
Your apologies sound insincere and superficial
Heaven let me think was you
I thought you were a pure and honest person, but I was mistaken
But I'm afraid
I'm scared that you'll hurt me again and I can't take another chance
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'm reiterating that you can't make up for what you've done
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa whoa
I won't be swayed by empty promises or sweet talk
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I'm done with you and our relationship, it's over
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I mean what I say, there's no turning back or changing my mind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics:
I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
And I'm hearin' what you say,
But I just can't make a sound.
You tell me that you need me,
Then you go and cut me down.
But wait.
You tell me that you're sorry,
Didn't think I'd turn around.
And say.
That it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
I said it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
Too late, oh uh
I'd take another chance,
Take a fall, take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
But it's nothin' new, yeah!
I loved you with a fire red,
Now it's turnin' blue.
And you say.
Sorry, like an angel
Heaven let me think was you.
But I'm afraid.
It's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
I said it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
Whoa!
It's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
I said it's too late to apologize.
It's too late.
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah!
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah!
I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
@hsstle.1
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
And I'm hearing what you say, but I just can't make a sound
You tell me that you need me
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You tell me that you're sorry
Didn't think I'd turn around, and say
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But it's nothing new, yeah, yeah
I loved you with a fire red
Now it's turning blue, and you say
Sorry like the angel heaven let me think was you
But I'm afraid
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
@nguyennhithai5041
Lyric:
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
And I'm hearing what you say
But I just can't make a sound
You tell me that you need me
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You tell me that you're sorry
Didn't think I'd turn around and say
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Too late, oh
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But it's nothing new, yeah yeah
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue
And you say sorry like the angel
Heaven let me think it was you
But I'm afraid
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, too late
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, too late
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
@danieltothmusic
I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
And I'm hearing what you say, but I just can't make a sound
You tell me that you need me then you go and cut me down, but wait
You tell me that you're sorry, didn't think I'd turn around, and say (that)
"It's too late to apologize (it's too late)."
I said, "It's too late to apologize (it's too late)."
I'd take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat, but it's nothin' new (yeah)
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue, and you say,
"Sorry," like the angel heaven let me think was you, but I'm afraid...
"It's too late to apologize (it's too late)."
I said, "It's too late to apologize (it's too late)."
"It's too late to apologize (it's too late)."
I said, "It's too late to apologize (it's too late)."
I said, "It's too late to apologize," yeah (too late)
I said, "It's too late to apologize," yeah (too late)
I'm holdin' on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
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