I Apologize
Krezip Lyrics


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It's taking over
It feels like familiar regret
It get's me started
There's many things I should have said
I find it hard but I'll try, I'll try

For all the times
For all the cries
For all the pain I've caused
I apologize
Lay down my pride
Give me one more chance
Before you walk away

Time goes by now
What you can't seem to forget
I took for granted
All of the things that I had
I know I hurt you
Hear me out, hear me out

For all the times
For all the cries
For all the pain I've caused
I apologize
Lay down my pride
Give me one more chance
Before you walk away

I understand the way you're feeling (just don't walk away)
I know there are a million reasons (you've got to walk away)
I let you down
But please just hear me out (before you walk away)
Before you walk away

For all the times
For all the cries
For all the pain I've caused
I apologize
Lay down my pride
Give me one more chance




Before you walk away
Before you walk away

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Apologize" by Krezip, the lyrics express a feeling of regret and remorse for things that have been said or done in the past that caused pain to someone else. The singer acknowledges the hurt they have caused and expresses a desire to make things right before the person leaves for good. The lyrics emphasize how difficult it may be to apologize but they are willing to lay down their pride and try to make amends. The singer pleads with the person not to walk away just yet, as they believe there is still a chance for things to work out.


The song conveys a sense of urgency as the singer desperately asks for forgiveness before it's too late. They express an understanding of the emotions the other person is feeling and the reasons why they might want to leave, but they still hope for one more chance. The repetition of the phrase "Before you walk away" reinforces the idea that time is running out and that this is the last chance for redemption.


Overall, "I Apologize" is a powerful song that explores the complex emotions that come with admitting one's mistakes and apologizing. It is a reminder that it is never too late to make things right, and that sometimes all it takes is a heartfelt apology to start the healing process.


Line by Line Meaning

It's taking over
The feeling of regret is consuming and overwhelming.


It feels like familiar regret
The regret being felt has been experienced before and is all too familiar.


It get's me started
The regret has spurred a desire to take action and apologize.


There's many things I should have said
There were many missed opportunities to speak up and make amends.


I find it hard but I'll try, I'll try
Apologizing is difficult, but the artist will make an effort to do so.


For all the times
Acknowledging past mistakes and misdeeds.


For all the cries
Recognizing the hurt feelings and emotions caused by the singer's actions.


For all the pain I've caused
Acknowledging personal responsibility for causing pain and difficulties in the other person's life.


I apologize
Making a clear and direct apology for past actions.


Lay down my pride
Acknowledging the need to put aside one's own ego and admit fault.


Give me one more chance
Asking for the opportunity to make things right and earn forgiveness.


Before you walk away
Expressing urgency in the need to make amends before it's too late.


Time goes by now
Acknowledging that time has passed since the wrong was committed.


What you can't seem to forget
Recognizing that the other person is still holding onto the hurt caused by the singer's actions.


I took for granted
Admitting to not valuing or appreciating the other person and their feelings.


All of the things that I had
Realizing that the artist had a lot to lose by not valuing the other person's role in their life.


I know I hurt you
Acknowledging the harm caused to the other person.


Hear me out, hear me out
Asking for the other person to give them a chance to explain and apologize.


I understand the way you're feeling (just don't walk away)
Attempting to empathize with the other person's emotions and urging them not to leave just yet.


I know there are a million reasons (you've got to walk away)
Recognizing that the other person may not want to listen or give them another chance, despite any valid reasons for doing so.


I let you down
Taking full responsibility for causing harm and letting the other person down.


But please just hear me out (before you walk away)
Making a final plea for the other person to listen and give them a chance to explain and apologize.


Before you walk away
Reiterating the urgency in making amends and preventing the other person from leaving without hearing them out.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW NIKOLA BOJANIC, ELIZABETH HOOPER, JACQUELINE GOVAERT

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Comments from YouTube:

@emilysavage5004

I've loved this song since I was 15 I'm 28 where does the time go I remember singing this when I was in 9th grade

@SuperHns

lol I was 22 in 2005 now I am 40 hahaaa

@selinavdmeer123

Nog steeds treurend om de breuk van krezip dit mooie liedje luisteren! x

@marhuis

En hoe fijn is het dat ze dan nu weer bij elkaar zijn

@dickvansuijlekom4094

Krezip for ever. So beautiful

@schroonsjozef

just chills... that voice

@lifeisstr4nge

Best female singer, period.

@zorrocaspar

one of the best songs to show your feeling

@CamilaJacksonS2

This singer is very good!

@duppiejdup

Miss those times i wish it was not 2022 now..

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