apology
Armstrong and Miller Lyrics

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I like it loud, you turn it down
You wanna talk, but what about?
I wanna dance, you cut me off
Who falls asleep at ten o' clock?

Ain't got no sympathy
Don't wipe your tears on me
I hate to be so mean

But I just have to say

This is not an apology
I'm just a little bit stronger than you
This is not an apology
You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude
My finger's up, I've had enough
You're going down, so say goodbye to us
This is not an apology, hey
(This is not an apology)

I was the girl lain in the dirt
Rather ripped-up jeans than a miniskirt
Don't need two hours to get out the door
You're supposed to be the guy, who do you need more?

Ain't got no sympathy
Don't wipe your tears on me
I hate to be so mean
But I just have to say

This is not an apology
I'm just a little bit stronger than you
This is not an apology
You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude
My finger's up, I've had enough
You're going down, so say goodbye to us
This is not an apology, hey

And I never will be the girl who says sorry
And you should have known right from the start
I needed a hero, and I got a zero, so pack your bags
And take your broken heart

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

This is not an apology
I'm just a little bit stronger than you
This is not an apology
You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude
My finger's up, I've had enough
You're going down, so say goodbye to us
This is not an apology, hey

This is not an apology
I'm just a little bit stronger than you
This is not an apology
You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude
My finger's up, I've had enough
You're going down, so say goodbye to us

This is not an apology, hey
This is not an apology

Overall Meaning

The song "Apology" by Armstrong and Miller is a high-energy, upbeat anthem that explores the power struggle between two people in a relationship. The singer in the song is frustrated with their partner's behavior - they turn down the volume on the music, interrupt their desire to dance, and are generally not a good match for the singer's personality. Despite the partner's attempts to apologize and reconcile, the singer is uninterested in hearing it. The repeated refrain of "This is not an apology" drives home the point that the singer is not interested in forgiveness, and instead wants to assert their dominance in the situation.

The world of "Apology" is one where gender roles and stereotypes are turned upside down. The singer is a strong, confident woman who embraces her own unique style and personality. She rejects the notion that women should apologize for who they are, or change themselves to fit into society's expectations. At the same time, she is critical of her partner's behavior, which she sees as effeminate and weak. The repeated phrase "You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude" is both an insult to her partner and a nod to her own strength.

Overall, "Apology" is a powerful, energetic song that celebrates self-expression and individuality. By rejecting traditional gender roles and embracing her own strength, the singer shows us that it is possible to stand up for ourselves and assert our own identity in the face of challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

I like it loud, you turn it down
I enjoy loud music, but you always turn it down.

You wanna talk, but what about?
You want to have a conversation, but what about what I want to do?

I wanna dance, you cut me off
I want to dance, but you always interrupt me.

Who falls asleep at ten o' clock?
Who goes to bed so early?

Ain't got no sympathy
I don't have any sympathy for you.

Don't wipe your tears on me
I don't want you to cry on me.

I hate to be so mean
I don't like being mean.

But I just have to say
But I have to say it anyways.

This is not an apology
I am not apologizing for anything.

I'm just a little bit stronger than you
I am stronger than you.

You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude
You act like a stereotypical woman, which makes me feel like a stereotypical man.

My finger's up, I've had enough
I am signaling that I am done and fed up with the situation.

You're going down, so say goodbye to us
You are going to lose, so say goodbye to us.

And I never will be the girl who says sorry
I will never apologize for who I am.

And you should have known right from the start
You should have known who I was from the beginning.

I needed a hero, and I got a zero, so pack your bags
I needed someone to save me, and you didn't, so leave.

And take your broken heart
Take your damaged feelings with you.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetition for emphasis.

This is not an apology
I am not apologizing for anything.

I'm just a little bit stronger than you
I am stronger than you.

You're such a chick, it makes me feel like a dude
You act like a stereotypical woman, which makes me feel like a stereotypical man.

My finger's up, I've had enough
I am signaling that I am done and fed up with the situation.

You're going down, so say goodbye to us
You are going to lose, so say goodbye to us.

This is not an apology, hey
I am still not apologizing for anything.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: ALEXANDRA TAMPOSI, MATT SQUIRE, LUCAS BANKER, TRAVIS HUFF

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