Apologize
Marco Lopetuso Lyrics


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I′m holding on a rope
Got me ten 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 come 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
I need you like a heart needs a beat, that's nothing new
I loved you with a fire and now I was turning blue
And say...
Sorry, like an angel, heaven make 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, yeah
I said it′s too late to apologize, yeah, yeah





I'm holding on a rope
Got me ten feet off the ground

Overall Meaning

"Apologize" by Marco Lopetuso is a melancholic song about a love relationship that has gone sour. The singer is hurt and frustrated because he has been repeatedly let down by his partner, who constantly apologizes but never really changes his behavior. The opening lines "I'm holding on a rope, got me ten feet off the ground" suggest the singer is on a precarious edge, holding on to a thin thread that could snap at any moment. The rope represents his emotional stability, which is hanging by a thread, and he feels like he's in danger of falling into a bottomless pit of despair.


The second line "I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound" reveals the singer's sense of helplessness and inability to express himself to his partner. He's listening, but he can't find the words to convey his feelings or persuade his partner to change. The next line "You tell me that you need me, then you go and cut me down" shows the partner's lack of consistency and sincerity. He pulls the singer close, only to push him away, and the singer is left feeling hurt and confused. Although the partner apologizes repeatedly, the singer feels it's too late, and he can't forgive him anymore.


The chorus "It's too late to apologize" is a powerful message from the singer, stating that he's done with the relationship and moving on. He's not willing to give his partner another chance because he feels exhausted and drained of his emotional energy. The singer admits that he loved his partner with a fire, but he's now turning blue, which could mean he's feeling numb, lifeless, or sad. The last line "Sorry, like an angel, heaven make me think was you. But I'm afraid" shows the singer's conflicted emotions. He knows his partner means well, but he's afraid of getting hurt again and would rather move on.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm holding on a rope
I am in a precarious situation and my future is uncertain


Got me ten feet off the ground
I feel like I am in danger and I am not sure what will happen next


I'm hearing what you say but I just can?t make a sound
I am listening to you, but I am unable to respond or communicate effectively


You tell me that you need me, then you go and come me down
You make me feel important, but then you let me down and disappoint me


But wait
Hold on


You tell me that you're sorry, didn't think I?d turn around and say...
You express regret, but you underestimated my ability to stand up for myself and assert my needs


That it?s too late to apologize
I have moved on and I am not interested in your apologies. It is too late for us to reconcile


I said it's too late to apologize
I have made my decision and I am confident in my choice to move on without you


I?d take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you
I would risk everything for you, even if it meant potentially failing or getting hurt


I need you like a heart needs a beat, that's nothing new
I have always relied on you and depend on you to survive


I loved you with a fire and now I was turning blue
I loved you passionately, but now I am feeling sad and empty


And say... Sorry, like an angel, heaven make me think was you
I apologize, but I am not entirely sure if I am at fault or if it was caused by external forces like fate or destiny


But I?m afraid...
I am scared and unsure of what will happen next


I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, yeah
I have made up my mind and I am not interested in reconciling with you




Writer(s): Ryan Tedder

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