Rip It Up
Fate Lyrics


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For all the times I let you down
And all the times you've cried
When I'm walking out the door
And you keep asking why

You know, you know that I won't be there
Believe me when I tell you that we have no other way
I beg you, please believe me
When you hear me say

I'm sorry for the time we'll lose
I'm sorry, I mean it this time
I know it's over, we will make it through
Believe me, I will make it up to you

There'll be days when you get lonely
And nights that you get scared
You'll look for me to hold you
To show you that I care

But you know, you know,
You know that I won't be there
Believe me when I tell you that we have no other way
I beg you, please believe me
When you hear me say

I'm sorry for the time we'll lose
I'm sorry, I mean it this time
I know it's over, we will make it through
Believe me, I will make it up to you

I will always let you down
There's so much we'll never do
But I swear that I'm
I swear that I'm doing it all for you

I'm sorry for the time we'll lose
I'm sorry, I mean it this time
I know it's over, we will make it through
Believe me, I will make it up to you

I'm sorry for the time we'll lose
I'm sorry, I mean it this time




I know it's over, we will make it through
Believe me, I will make it up to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rip It Up" by Fate's are a heartfelt apology from the singer to their loved one. The song talks about the times when the singer has let their partner down and made them cry, and how they know that no matter how much they apologize or promise to make up for it, they will always let them down. The singer is aware of the emotional toll their decisions may have on their partner but is forced to make choices that have brought their relationship to an end. The song conveys a sense of sadness and regret as the singer acknowledges that they will not be there for their partner when they need them the most.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the apology and reassurance by repeating the phrase, "I'm sorry for the time we'll lose, I'm sorry, I mean it this time. I know it's over, we will make it through. Believe me, I will make it up to you." The repetition highlights the singer's sincerity in their remorse and commitment to making amends.


Overall, "Rip It Up" is a poignant song that captures the emotions of a relationship that is on the brink of breaking apart. The singer acknowledges their shortcomings and expresses remorse for the pain they have caused while also believing that they can make things right between them.


Line by Line Meaning

For all the times I let you down
I acknowledge the many times I have disappointed you


And all the times you've cried
I recognize the pain I've caused you, which made you cry


When I'm walking out the door
There are moments when I leave, and our relationship feels shaky


And you keep asking why
You continually question the reasons behind my departure


You know, you know that I won't be there
You are aware that I cannot remain with you always


Believe me when I tell you that we have no other way
Trust me when I say that we have no other choice


I beg you, please believe me
I plead with you to have faith in me


When you hear me say
Take note of my words as I speak to you


I'm sorry for the time we'll lose
I apologize for the moments we'll waste apart


I'm sorry, I mean it this time
I am genuinely remorseful, and my apology is sincere


I know it's over, we will make it through
Although our relationship may be finished, we can still overcome this


Believe me, I will make it up to you
Have faith in me as I make amends for my wrongdoings


There'll be days when you get lonely
You'll experience loneliness on some days


And nights that you get scared
You'll feel frightened during some nights


You'll look for me to hold you
You'll seek comfort in my arms


To show you that I care
I'll show you my affection and concern for you


But you know, you know
You already understand


I will always let you down
I'll frequently disappoint you


There's so much we'll never do
Many things we wanted to do won't happen


But I swear that I'm
But I promise that I am


I swear that I'm doing it all for you
I promise that my actions are for your benefit




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Thomas J. Bell, Howard M. Benson, Kevin Howard Gruft, Robert Ortiz, Craig Edward Mabbitt

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