Ry… Read Full Bio ↴Ryan Amador is a progressive pop artist based in Brooklyn, NY.
Ryan grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles called "Palos Verdes," writing original songs on the piano at only 9 years old. In 2011, after 12 years of songwriting, he collaborated with music producer Justin Goldner and singer/songwriter Shaina Taub to release his first EP, “Symptoms of a Wide Eyed Being." The album was re-released in 2012 alongside a short collection of older songs, "Palos Verdes: A Teenage Retrospective," produced by David Baloche.
His interest in human rights led to the release of his most recent single, "Define Me," a duet with accomplished singer Jo Lampert of AVAN LAVA. The song is an LGBT anthem proposing a removal of labels that divide us. Jo and Ryan have performed the song at the True Colors LGBT Youth Conference on March 22 and at St. John The Divine for the first ever Spirit of Pride: Queer First Celebration curated by The Trevor Project. The video for the "Define Me" has reached over 133,000 views in its five months on youtube and was featured in the Huffington Post.
On June 28th, 2013, Ryan released his first full length album, "Ryan Amador" with an album release concert at Joe's Pub in New York.. The album features eleven new songs, including "Define Me" and live hits, "Instead" & "Skylark". Ryan was recently featured in the ASCAP EXPO's Singer/Songwriter Showcase and as an opening act for Adam Lambert at Pittsburgh Pride.
apology
Ryan Amador Lyrics
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On all the things that you thought life was about
And I swear you saw me too
In your denim jeans and your new shoes
You said the world wasn't ending but speak for yourself
'Cause I bet that you were pretending to love me that well
And I'm sorry that I made that choice and you had it all planned out
Better luck next time
You found love, but I did too
And I can't undo what I wanted to
If there's a road that you are travelin' on well I'll be there too
You said that I made your heart break and it won't mend again
But I bet we'll honor my mistake and forget it in the end
And I'm sorry that I met that boy and you left like a silent shout
And I'm sorry that I made that choice and you had it all planned out
So did I, di, di, da di di, di di
So did I, di, di, da di di, di di
So did I, di, di, da di di, di di
Well I've got money and car keys and I'm so free
Well I've got money and car keys and I'm so free
Well I've got money and car keys and I'm so free
And you said "at least there were
Good times, we jumped before the fall"
And you left, alone for your last cry, and now I can see you're gone
And I'm sorry that I met that boy and you left like a silent shout
And I'm sorry that I made that choice and you had it all planned out
I'm sorry that you cornered love in the wrong way
But it's okay, I don't want it anyway
And I don't need love, and you don't need consequences
But I can swear I'll be loved too
So will you
So will you
In Ryan Amador's song "Apology", the singer confronts a former lover who left him after he met another person. The lyrics express regret for the hurt caused to the ex-partner, but also a sense that both parties have moved on and found new love. The opening verse sets the scene, with the singer remarking that the ex-missed out on things they thought life was about, while the singer saw them in their new clothes. The chorus repeats the line "I'm sorry that I met that boy and you left like a silent shout/And I'm sorry that I made that choice and you had it all planned out," conveying a sense of remorse while also acknowledging that the ex-partner had expected the break up.
The second verse has the ex-claiming that the singer made their heart break, to which the singer responds that they will forget about the mistake in the end. The ensuing repetition of the chorus heightens the sense of regret and sadness, but then the final verse sees a shift in tone. The singer lists their money and possessions, suggesting they are doing well without the ex; but they end by saying that they don't need love, and that they and the ex both deserve to find love in the future. In this way, "Apology" is a bittersweet look at the end of a relationship, with both parties acknowledging their own mistakes and offering each other forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you, you're missing out
I noticed that you're losing out on things in life
On all the things that you thought life was about
You're missing out on things that you previously valued in life
And I swear you saw me too
I believe you saw me as well
In your denim jeans and your new shoes
You were wearing denim jeans and new shoes when we saw each other
You said the world wasn't ending but speak for yourself
You claimed that the world wasn't ending, but maybe that's just your opinion
'Cause I bet that you were pretending to love me that well
I think you were pretending to love me as much as you claimed
And I'm sorry that I met that boy and you left like a silent shout
I regret meeting that boy and causing you to leave angrily without a word
And I'm sorry that I made that choice and you had it all planned out
I apologize for making that decision while you already had future plans in place
Better luck next time
I hope you have better luck in the future
You found love, but I did too
You found love, but I also found love
And I can't undo what I wanted to
I can't reverse my desires or actions
If there's a road that you are travelin' on well I'll be there too
If you're going down a certain path in life, I'll be there with you
You said that I made your heart break and it won't mend again
You claimed that I caused irreparable harm to your heart
But I bet we'll honor my mistake and forget it in the end
I hope that we can forgive and move on from my mistake
Well I've got money and car keys and I'm so free
I have the freedom to do what I want because of my financial resources and mode of transportation
And you said "at least there were Good times, we jumped before the fall"
You acknowledged that we had some good times before things fell apart
And you left, alone for your last cry, and now I can see you're gone
You left by yourself during your final moments of despair, and now you're no longer here
I'm sorry that you cornered love in the wrong way
I apologize for the way you had to resort to finding love
But it's okay, I don't want it anyway
It's alright because I don't want love anyways
And I don't need love, and you don't need consequences
I can do without love and you can do without negative repercussions
But I can swear I'll be loved too
However, I still have hope that I'll one day find love
So will you
Do you also have hope for love in your life?
Contributed by Michael V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
josh shriver
I love this song so much and i really hope he becomes super popular. He is also super nice so that helps you like him.
michael straus
Even though he does not need anything to "help" you to like him. I am a 55 year old man and I think this guy is sounding wonderful.
Nathan Michael Black
Ryan, the way you weave kindness and compassion into your music is absolutely brilliant. love it!
Felix1991D
You are amzing. Love your voice. "Apology" & "Define Me" are so damn cool. Greetz from Germany
hapis
Ikr but they make me tear up every single time
Felix1991D
Me 2. :-) but they also give power and strenght...it's music, good music, great music, muic at it's best...moving, touching and inspiring. Thats why we live and love, right? Thanks for all that.
Sebastian Carro
Ditto
Aiden Westron
Such a simple, elegant song. Love it!
Duskblade
What a Great song! What a great guy! Keep it up Ryan, love you...
John Watson
Once again....you nailed it! Absolutely A..freakin..mazing!