Apologize
The Pills Lyrics


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I'm holding on your rope,
Got me ten feet off the ground
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...
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 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
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...

Overall Meaning

The Pills's song Apologize is a song about a relationship that has gone sour. The singer is desperately trying to hold on to the relationship, but the other person keeps cutting him down even after admitting that they need him. The singer is left feeling helpless and unable to speak up for himself. The other person offers an apology, but it's too late.


The lyrics "I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground" suggest that the singer is at the mercy of the other person. He is holding on to the other person's words and actions, but he feels as though he's hanging by a thread. The line "I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound" implies that the singer is afraid to speak up and challenge the other person's behavior.


The chorus "It's too late to apologize, it's too late" repeats twice, emphasizing the fact that the relationship is beyond repair. Even if the other person were to apologize, the damage has already been done. The line "I loved you with a fire red- now it's turning blue" is powerful and evocative, suggesting that the singer's passionate love has turned into sadness and disappointment. In the end, the singer is still holding on, but it's clear that the relationship has already ended.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm holding on your rope,
I'm relying on you, depending on you.


Got me ten feet off the ground
You've put me in high expectations, and I can barely keep up.


I'm hearin what you say but I just can't make a sound
I'm listening to you, but I'm speechless and can't find the words to respond.


You tell me that you need me
You've told me that you require my presence or help.


Then you go and cut me down, but wait
Despite telling me that you need me, you've hurt or embarrassed me.


You tell me that you're sorry
You apologized for your actions.


Didn't think I'd turn around, and say...
You didn't expect me to leave or be unhappy with you.


It's too late to apologize, it's too late
You can't fix or change what you've done or said; it's too late for that.


I'd take another chance, take a fall
I'm willing to take a risk or even embarrass myself for you.


Take a shot for you
I would do anything for you, even make a fool of myself.


And I need you like a heart needs a beat
You're essential to me, like a heartbeat.


But it's nothin new - yeah yeah
This isn't a new feeling, I've always needed you.


I loved you with a fire red-
I loved you with all my passion and intensity.


Now it's turning blue, and you say...
Now my love is fading away or even turning into resentment, and you're apologizing.


"Sorry" like the angel heaven let me think was you
Your apology seems like a heavenly intervention, but it's not enough to fix our problems.


But I'm afraid...
I'm scared that things won't get better and that my feelings won't change.


It's too late to apologize, it's too late
You can't fix or change what you've done or said; it's too late for that.


It's too late to apologize, yeah
You missed your chance to make things right; it's impossible now.


I'm holdin on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground...
I'm still depending on you, although our relationship has become strained and difficult.




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