She was given her Pixie nickname by her mother early on and it stuck. Lott began singing early, too, starting in church and earning a scholarship to London's Italia Conti Academy of the Arts at age 11. Two years later, she made the transition to West End musicals, appearing in a revival of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a BBC One production of The Sound of Music. All this was prelude to a run at the pop charts. Demos she cut made their way to Def Jam impresario L.A. Reid and he was eager to sign her to Island, but after a change of Lott's management she shifted to Mercury in the U.K. and Interscope in the U.S. Over the next couple of years, she worked on her debut and established her career by writing for other artists (most notably for Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois) and touring with the Saturdays. Finally, her debut single, "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)," appeared in June 2009 and it became a smash not only in the U.K. but throughout Europe. "Boys and Girls" was equally successful, setting the stage for release of Turn It Up in September of 2009. On its way to double-platinum certification in Britain, the third single "Cry Me Out" reached 12, "Gravity" peaked at 20, and the title track headed to 11.
In the wake of this success, Interscope planned on releasing Turn It Up in the U.S. but after "Boys and Girls" faded in 2010, the record never saw American release. A re-release of the debut called Turn It Up Louder did show up in the U.K., and it was a hit thanks to the single "Broken Arrow." Lott's second album, Young Foolish Happy, appeared in November 2011 and while it didn't replicate the success of her debut -- it only went gold -- it did have the number one single "All About Tonight" plus the Top Ten singles "What Do You Take Me For?" and "Kiss the Stars," which reached the charts in 2012. Lott spent most of 2013 working on a third album, a record that would take over a year to complete. Preceded by the number nine single "Nasty," the eponymous Pixie Lott appeared in the summer of 2014; it debuted at 15 on the U.K. charts. Later that year Lott appeared as a contestant on British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and a greatest-hits album, Platinum Pixie, was set to appear in the fall.
Apologize
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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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 cut me down.
But wa-a-it.
Didn't think i'd turn around.
And sa-a-y
That it's too late to apologize,
It's too late-e-e.
Said it's too late to apologize,
It's too late-e-e.
Ooooh wait-t-t, yeah yeah
I'd take another chance,
Take a fall take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
But that's nothing new.
Yeah yeah.
I loved you with the fire red,
Now it's turning blue.
And you sa-a-y.
Sorry like and angel,
Heaven let me think was you.
Now i'm afraid-d-d
That it's too late to apologize,
It's too late-e-e.
Said it's too late to apologize,
It's too late-e-e.
Said it's too late to apologize,
It's too late-e-e.
Yeah-e-yeah.
Said it's too late to apologize,
It's too late-e-e.
Yeah-e-yeah-h-h.
Holding on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground.
The lyrics of Pixie Lott's song Apologize tell the story of a person who is holding on to a relationship that is crumbling. The first line "I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground" can be interpreted as the person being in a vulnerable position and feeling helpless in the relationship. Even though the person is hearing what their partner is saying, they just can't seem to find the words to respond or express themselves. The second line "You tell me that you need me, then you go and cut me down" points to the frustration of feeling like they can't rely on their partner, and that they are being let down and hurt over and over again.
The chorus of the song communicates the pain of realizing that it's too late for apologies; the damage has already been done. The lyrics "said it's too late to apologize" are repeated over and over again, emphasizing the point that there is no going back, and there is no point in trying to fix things now. The bridge of the song shows the person's willingness to take another chance and to work things out, however, that hope is dashed as the person realizes that they can't trust their partner anymore. The lyrics "now I'm afraid that it's too late to apologize" suggests that the person feels defeated and hopeless, unsure about how to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I am holding onto your idea of a relationship, which is actually holding me up in the air, leaving me in suspense and making me feel vulnerable.
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have put me in an idealized position, where I am soaring with happiness but also risking a fall and the inevitable hurt that comes with it.
I'm hearing what you say
I am listening to your words and understanding what you are saying to me about the end of our relationship, but I am not able to respond in any meaningful way.
But i just can't make a sound
Although I can hear you, I am unable to express my feelings in words because they are stuck in my throat, unable to come out.
You tell me that you need me
You say that you love me and want me in your life, but your actions do not match your words, causing me to feel confused and hurt.
Then you go and cut me down
Despite telling me that you need me, you suddenly abandon me in a way that feels cruel and cutting, leaving me with emotional wounds that are difficult to heal.
But wa-a-it
However, before I leave, there is something I need to hear from you before I can fully move on.
Tell me that you're sorry
I need to hear you apologize for the hurt and pain you have caused me in order to feel like we can both move forward in a mature and healthy way.
Didn't think i'd turn around
You may not have expected me to come back or ask for an apology, but I need this closure in order to begin to heal from the damage done to our relationship.
And sa-a-y that it's too late to apologize
Despite requesting an apology, you tell me that it is too late to make amends, which leaves me feeling hurt, rejected, and like there is no hope for reconciliation.
It's too late-e-e
The damage has been done, and there is nothing that can be done to fix it at this point. The opportunity for repairing our relationship has passed.
I'd take another chance
At the same time, I am still willing to give our relationship another chance, despite the hurt and pain we have caused each other in the past.
Take a fall take a shot for you
I am willing to put myself out there again, even if it means risking another fall, in order to try and make things work with you, because I am still in love with you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat
You are an essential part of my life, just like a heartbeat is an essential part of the body, which means I cannot imagine my life without you.
But that's nothing new
This is something you already know about me and my feelings for you because I have expressed it before.
I loved you with the fire red
I was once so passionate and in love with you, that I felt like I was burning with desire and passion, but that love has now turned cold and distant.
Now it's turning blue
My love for you is no longer passionate and fiery, but has now become cold and indifferent, because of the hurt you have caused me.
And you sa-a-y sorry like an angel
Now that I am hurt and emotionally vulnerable, you show remorse in a way that seems angelic and too perfect, which feels like a superficial and insincere apology.
Heaven let me think was you
I thought you were my angel, my savior and the one who could make my life better and save me from my problems, but now I realize that was not the case.
Now i'm afraid-d-d
I am now afraid of what the future may hold because I realize that you are not the person I thought you were and that our relationship was built on a foundation of lies and false promises.
Said it's too late to apologize
Despite my willingness to forgive you, you insist that it is too late for us to make amends and move forward together, leaving me with a sense of sadness and disappointment.
Yeah-e-yeah
This repeated phrase indicates a sense of resignation and acceptance of the fact that there is no hope for our relationship to be reconciled.
Said it's too late to apologize
The idea that it is too late for us to make amends is something that you keep repeating, emphasizing the finality of the situation and my inability to change its outcome.
Yeah-e-yeah-h-h
This final phrase indicates a sense of despair and hopelessness, as well as a sense of closure in terms of our relationship being officially over.
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laura P
I'm holding on your 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 cut me down.
But wa-a-it.
Tell me that you're sorry,
didn't think i'd turn around.
And sa-a-y
That it's too late to apologize,
it's too late-e-e.
Said it's too late to apologize,
it's too late-e-e.
Ooooh wait-t-t, yeah yeah
I'd take another chance,
take a fall take a shot for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
but that's nothing new.
Yeah yeah.
I loved you with the fire red,
now it's turning blue.
And you sa-a-y.
Sorry like and angel,
heaven let me think was you.
Now i'm afraid-d-d
That it's too late to apologize,
it's too late-e-e.
Said it's too late to apologize,
it's too late-e-e.
Said it's too late to apologize,
it's too late-e-e.
Yeah-e-yeah.
Said it's too late to apologize,
it's too late-e-e.
Yeah-e-yeah-h-h.
Holding on your rope,
got me ten feet off the ground.
TomarTu
Why can't we get more of her music here in the states? This woman is brilliant. She barely exists on US iTunes -- one single, no albums, no videos. It's a crime.
Sara Lima
Pixie Lott 💖 💖 sempre me impressionando com sua bela voz
Te amo Pixie 💕
DARRIENLEE200
I Love her Voice, It's very different from all the typical voices you hear out there these days!
Hugo Arruda
The feeling that she puts on these covers it's just amazing as fuck. Very awesome!!
Danny Almonte
i dont get tired of listening to this version of the song she has a precious voice love her accent
Kellerman Woods
love Pixie's voice just as good as One Republic's
Danielle Machado
Perfeito...lindo!
Nick R
Shes got a fabulously strong voice. I could listen to her sing accoustic sets all day long. She means what she sings, love it. Very few artists can sing along to a single guitar and truly shine. Ever thought of releasing an unplugged CD???? Awesome Miss Pixie!
emilyzthuglife
she's so beautiful and her voice is amazing. i'm suprised she's not all over the place, she should be famous.
liss graham
Her vocals gave me goosebumps >.>