In 2012, she signed with Mercury Records and released her solo debut single Merry Go 'Round. The song is included on her album "Same Trailer Different Park", which was produced and co-written by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird and released on March 19, 2013.
After being nominated for Best New Artist, Best Country Album, and Best Country Song at the 2014 Grammy Awards, the album won the Academy of Country Music award for album of the year. In June, she released the single The Trailer Song.
To date, that talent has produced cuts for multi-platinum artists such as Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert. Miranda’s current album includes Kacey’s co-written track “Mama’s Broken Heart” which Rolling Stone Magazine ranked #26 in their “50 Best Singles of 2011” list.
Musical influences range from Loretta Lynn and John Prine to bands like Cake and The Beach Boys. Kacey was honored to open for Willie Nelson last year and recently wrapped opening for Lady Antebellum in Europe and Alison Krauss in the US.
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Apologize
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics
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Got Me 10 Feet Off The Ground.
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 Your Sorry,
And Say,
That It's To Late To Apologize,
It's to Late.
I Said It's To Late To Apologize,
It's To Late.
I'd Take Another Chance,
Take A Shot,
Take A Fall For You.
And I Need You,
Like A Heart Needs A Beat,
But That's Nothing New.
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.
And Im Afraid,
It's To Late To Apologize,
It's To Late.
I Said It's To Late To Apologize.
It's To Late.
Woah Oh Woah.
It's To Late To Apologize,
It's To Late.
I Said It's To Late To Apologize,
It's To Late.
Yeah.
I Said Its To Late To Apologize,
Yeah.
I'm Holdin' On Your Rope,
Got Me 10 Feet Off The Ground.
Kacey Musgrave's song "Apologize" delves into the pain and heartbreak of a relationship gone awry. The lyrics describe the singer as being trapped, holding onto her partner's rope, with a sense of desperation and yearning. She hears her partner's words but is unable to speak, as the pain of their actions has left her speechless. Her partner tells her that they need her, but then cuts her down. The singer is left feeling conflicted as her partner apologizes, but she knows it's too late for their relationship.
The lyrics also describe the singer's love for her partner with vivid imagery. She loved him with a "fire red," but now it's turning blue, symbolizing the sadness and loss she feels. Her partner apologizes, using words that sound angelic, but the singer is afraid that it's too late to reconcile their relationship.
The song conveys the sense of loss and disappointment that comes with a failed relationship. The conflicting emotions of love and pain, hope and despair are palpable throughout the song. Kacey Musgrave's soulful and emotive vocals add to the raw emotion of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Holdin On Your Rope,
I am holding onto your guidance and support.
Got Me 10 Feet Off The Ground.
Your help has elevated me to a higher level.
I'm Hearing What You Say,
I am listening to your words and advice.
But I Just Can't Make A Sound.
I feel unable to speak up or express myself fully.
You Tell Me That You Need Me,
You express a need for my presence and help.
Then You Go And Cut Me Down.
But then you bring me down or hurt me in some way.
But Wait,
However, there is more to the story.
You Tell me That Your Sorry,
You express regret for your actions.
Didn't Think I'd Turn Around,
You did not expect me to forgive you or give you another chance.
And Say,
But I am saying now...
That It's To Late To Apologize,
That it is too late to make amends, as the damage is already done.
It's to Late.
The opportunity for reconciliation or forgiveness has passed.
I Said It's To Late To Apologize,
I am reiterating that it is too late for an apology to have any effect.
It's To Late.
The situation cannot be changed, no matter how much regret is expressed.
I'd Take Another Chance,
I would be willing to give you another opportunity.
Take A Shot,
I would take a risk or make an effort for your sake.
Take A Fall For You.
I would even accept failure or hardship for your benefit.
And I Need You,
I still have a strong emotional attachment to you.
Like A Heart Needs A Beat,
My dependence on you is similar to the way a heart relies on a steady beat.
But That's Nothing New.
This is not a surprising or unexpected feeling for me.
I Loved You With A Fire Red,
I had a passionate and intense love for you in the past.
Now It's Turning Blue.
However, my feelings have cooled or changed.
And You Say,
You respond with...
Sorry Like The Angel,
You apologize in a way that seems angelic or saintly.
Heaven Let Me Think Was You.
I had believed that you were a positive influence or even a divine presence in my life.
And Im Afraid,
But now I feel apprehensive or fearful.
It's To Late To Apologize,
I repeat that it is too late for an apology to make a difference.
It's To Late.
The opportunity for reconciliation or forgiveness has passed.
Woah Oh Woah.
An emotional interjection expressing sadness or regret.
It's To Late To Apologize,
Once again, I state that the chance for reconciliation has ended.
It's To Late.
The past cannot be changed, and apologies cannot fix it.
I Said It's To Late To Apologize,
I reiterate my stance that apologies will not change the situation.
It's To Late.
Even if remorse is expressed, the damage is still done.
Yeah.
An exclamation of agreement or emphasis.
I Said Its To Late To Apologize,
I repeat the central message of the song.
Yeah.
An additional interjection of agreement or emphasis.
I'm Holdin' On Your Rope,
The song ends with a repetition of the first line, tying the message together.
Got Me 10 Feet Off The Ground.
Once again emphasizing the feeling of being supported and elevated by someone else.
Contributed by Jasmine M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.