Apologize
OneRepublic Lyrics
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Got me ten feet off the ground
And I'm hearin' 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 you're sorry
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
Too late, oh uh
I'd take another chance
Take a fall, take a shot for you
I need you like a heart needs a beat
But it's nothin' new, yeah, yeah
I loved you with a fire red
Now it's turnin' blue
And you say
Sorry, like an angel
Heaven let 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
Whoa
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 (too late)
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah (too late)
I'm holdin' on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
The lyrics to OneRepublic's song "Apologize" tell the story of a failing relationship. The singer is holding onto their partner's "rope," meaning their connection to each other, but they are feeling distant and unable to communicate. Despite being told that their partner needs them, they feel cut down and defeated. When the partner apologizes and expresses regret, the singer is hesitant to believe them and feels like it's too late to fix things. The chorus repeats the sentiment that it's too late to apologize.
The verse "I'd take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you" shows the singer's willingness to try and make things work, even if it means risking heartbreak. They need their partner like a heart needs a beat, but their love is fading and turning "blue." The lyric "Sorry, like an angel, Heaven let me think was you" suggests that the partner's apologies and sweet demeanor may be masking deeper dishonesty and betrayals.
Overall, the song is a sad reflection on a relationship that has failed due to lack of trust and communication. The singer feels like they have given everything they can and now it's too late to fix it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holdin' on your rope
I'm depending on you to keep me from falling
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have lifted me up and given me hope
And I'm hearin' what you say
I am listening to your words and trying to understand them
But I just can't make a sound
I am speechless and at a loss for words
You tell me that you need me
You express your dependence on me
Then you go and cut me down
But you hurt me deeply, despite needing me
But wait
Hold on, there's something more
You tell me that you're sorry
You recognize your mistake and apologize
Didn't think I'd turn around
You didn't expect me to forgive so easily
And say
And respond with these words
That it's too late to apologize
But unfortunately, your apology is too late
It's too late
There is nothing you can do to make it right now
I'd take another chance
Despite everything, I am willing to give you another opportunity
Take a fall, take a shot for you
I am willing to risk everything for you
I need you like a heart needs a beat
I can't live without you
But it's nothin' new, yeah, yeah
But our love has been tested before
I loved you with a fire red
I was passionate about you
Now it's turnin' blue
But my love for you has faded
And you say
And you respond with these words
Sorry, like an angel
You apologize with sincerity and kindness
Heaven let me think was you
You seemed like an angel to me, but I was mistaken
But I'm afraid
But I'm hesitant to trust you again
It's too late to apologize
Unfortunately, it's too late for our relationship
It's too late
There's no going back now
Whoa
Expressing emotion or surprise
I said it's too late to apologize
I'm reiterating that it's too late
I'm holdin' on your rope
Back to the beginning, I am still depending on you even if it's over
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have lifted me up, but now I must fall back down
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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lyrics:
I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
And I'm hearin' 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 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.
Too late, oh uh
I'd take another chance,
Take a fall, take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
But it's nothin' new, yeah!
I loved you with a fire red,
Now it's turnin' blue.
And you say.
Sorry, like an angel
Heaven let 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.
Whoa!
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!
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah!
I'm holdin' on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
@hsstle.1
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
And 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 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
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But it's nothing new, yeah, yeah
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
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, whoa
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
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
@nguyennhithai5041
Lyric:
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
And 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 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
Too late, oh
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But it's nothing new, yeah yeah
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue
And you say sorry like the angel
Heaven let me think it 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, whoa
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, too late
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, too late
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
@danieltothmusic
I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
And 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 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
And I need you like a heart needs a beat, but it's nothin' new (yeah)
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, 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 (too late)
I said, "It's too late to apologize," yeah (too late)
I'm holdin' on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
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