Apoligize
One Republic Ft Lil Wayne Joe & Bun B 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
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
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, it's too late
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'm holding on your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground
The song "Apologize" by One Republic featuring Timbaland talks about a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer is holding on to their partner's rope, but ultimately feels helpless because they are being held ten feet off the ground. They are listening to what their partner is saying, but they feel that they can't respond. Their partner tells them that they need them in their life, but then they would cut them down. The singer's partner comes back and apologizes, but the singer responds by saying that it's too late to apologize.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their willingness to take risks and make sacrifices for their partner, but they do not receive the same level of commitment in return. The singer's love for their partner is represented by a fire, which at the beginning was a passionate and raging love, but now has turned into a cold and blue flame. The mention of angels and heaven symbolizes the singer's confusion, as they are unsure whether they should continue maintaining faith and hope in their failing relationship.
Ultimately, the chorus repeats "it's too late to apologize" multiple times, signifying that the singer has reached the point where they can no longer reconcile their relationship, and that it is too late to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I am trusting and depending on you with all I've got.
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have lifted me up to great heights.
And I'm hearing what you say
I am hearing your words and understanding them.
But I just can't make a sound
I can't find the words to express myself.
You tell me that you need me
You say that you require me in your life.
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
But you say and do things that hurt me deeply.
You tell me that you're sorry
You apologize for your past actions.
Didn't think I'd turn around, and say
You didn't expect me to react this way.
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I cannot forgive you anymore.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I've made it clear that I cannot accept your apology.
I'd take another chance
Despite the pain, I am willing to give you another chance.
Take a fall, take a shot for you
I am willing to risk everything for you.
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
I cannot live without you in my life.
But it's nothing new, yeah
I've always felt this way about you.
I loved you with a fire red
I loved you with intense passion and emotion.
Now it's turning blue, and you say
But my love for you has faded because of your actions.
Sorry like the angel heaven let me think was you
Your apology sounds insincere and unconvincing.
But I'm afraid
I am scared to give you another chance.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I cannot forgive you anymore.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I've already moved on from you.
I'm holding on your rope
Despite everything, I am still trusting you.
Got me ten feet off the ground
You still have the power to lift me up, but I won't let you bring me down anymore.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I cannot forgive you anymore.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I cannot forget the pain you've caused me.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I am moving on with my life without you.
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.