Apologize
OneRepublic / Timbaland Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to "Apologize" tell the story of a failed relationship in which one person holds onto a rope, feeling suspended in mid-air and powerless to move on. The other person in the relationship repeatedly apologizes for their wrongdoing, but the damage is already done and it's too late for apologies to fix things. The singer expresses their frustration with the situation, desperately wishing they could still be with the other person, but acknowledging that it's too late for reconciliation.
Throughout the song, the singer speaks to their past love interest, conveying the hurt they feel and the fact that they have moved on. At the same time, they acknowledge the other person's remorse and regret, realizing that it must be difficult for them as well. However, they have accepted that the relationship is over and it's time to move on.
The song is a powerful expression of heartbreak and the emotions that come with it. It captures the struggle of letting go of someone you love, even when you know it's for the best. The lyrics are relatable and speak to anyone who has been through a difficult breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I am depending on you to hold me up and keep me safe
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have lifted me up and given me a newfound sense of strength and power
And I'm hearing what you say, but I just can't make a sound
I am listening to what you are saying, but I am too afraid to respond
You tell me that you need me
You express a desire for me to be present in your life
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
However, you end up betraying me or hurting me in some way despite your initial request
You tell me that you're sorry
Later on, you apologize for the way you treated me
Didn't think I'd turn around, and say
But I have already lost faith in you and am disappointed in your actions.
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I am telling you that your apology is too little, too late
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Despite my mistrust, I am willing to risk everything and suffer consequences for you again
Take a shot for you
I am willing to take a risk or do something dangerous for your sake
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
I am admitting that I rely on you completely and cannot function without your presence.
But it's nothing new, yeah, yeah
This is something that has been true for a while now and is not a recent development.
I loved you with a fire red
I have always loved you with intense passion and devotion
Now it's turning blue, and you say
But that love is fading and I am becoming disillusioned
Sorry like the angel heaven let me think was you
Your apologies feel insincere, as if they are coming from someone who is not the person I originally thought you were
But I'm afraid
Despite everything, I am still too afraid to let go and move on.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
As much as I may want to reconcile, it is ultimately too late for that to happen
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa
I am emphasizing that the situation has become irreparable and there is no going back.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
No matter how much we may try to fix things, it is simply too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I am repeating myself to emphasize the finality of the situation
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I am reiterating that there is no going back and we must accept that the relationship is over
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I am emphasizing that point one more time to drive it home.
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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