Apologize
One Republic (cover) 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!
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.
The song "Apologize" by OneRepublic is a powerful ballad about heartbreak, regret and the pain of losing someone who was once important in your life. The lyrics, sung with a plaintive and emotive voice, express feelings of betrayal and disillusionment by a lover who promised love and fidelity but broke that promise. The singer feels betrayed and hurt and is struggling to cope with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The metaphor of holding on to a rope ten feet above the ground is used to describe the singer's precarious emotional state, and the inability to make a sound despite hearing his lover's apologies shows his emotional paralysis in dealing with the situation.
The chorus of “It's too late to apologize” is a clear statement of the finality of the situation. The singer has moved on, and his former lover’s apologies come too late to make a difference. The pain of the separation is felt in the repetition of this phrase, as if driving home the point that the betrayal was too much to forgive. The final lines of the song where the singer repeats "I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground” suggest that even though he's moved on, he's still holding on to the past, still trying to make sense of what happened, and still not quite over his former lover yet.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holdin' on your rope
I am in a vulnerable position, dependent on you and your actions
Got me ten feet off the ground
Your actions have elevated me to a point of emotional vulnerability and uncertainty
And I'm hearin' what you say,
I am listening to your words and your promises
But I just can't make a sound.
I am unable to speak my truth or express my feelings to you
You tell me that you need me,
You express to me that you require my presence and my support
Then you go and cut me down.
Despite your need for me, you hurt me and bring me down emotionally
But wait.
There is a moment of hesitation or questioning here
You tell me that you're sorry,
You admit to your wrongdoing and express regret for hurting me
Didn't think I'd turn around.
You did not expect me to forgive you or give you another chance
And say.
This marks a turning point or a change in the situation
That it's too late to apologize.
You realize that your actions cannot be undone and that you have lost my trust
It's too late.
This sentiment is reinforced; there is no going back
I said it's too late to apologize.
I repeat my assertion that it is too late to make amends
Too late, oh uh
The finality of the situation is emphasized
I'd take another chance,
I am willing to try again and give you another opportunity
Take a fall, take a shot for you.
I am willing to risk myself and my emotions for you
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
You are integral to my emotional wellbeing and happiness
But it's nothin' new, yeah!
This situation has happened before; my dependence on you is not a new phenomenon
I loved you with a fire red,
My love for you was intense and passionate
Now it's turnin' blue.
The color blue symbolizes sadness or loss; my love for you has diminished as a result of your actions
And you say.
You respond to my emotional state or my feelings toward you
Sorry, like an angel
Your apology is delivered with purity and sincerity, akin to an angelic being
Heaven let me think was you.
Your actions or behavior initially convinced me that you were a good person
But I'm afraid.
Despite your apology, I am still fearful of getting hurt again
Whoa!
This exclamation adds emphasis to my feelings of shock or disbelief
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah!
I repeat my assertion that your actions cannot be undone and that I cannot forgive you
I'm holdin' on your rope,
I am still in a vulnerable position, reliant on your actions and your behavior
Got me ten feet off the ground.
This position of emotional uncertainty and vulnerability still exists, despite the situation having changed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN TEDDER
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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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