Apologize
Timbaland Presents One Republic 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
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 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 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
The lyrics to Timbaland Presents One Republic's song Apologize, describe a story of a love that has gone sour. The singer is holding on to a rope, which indicates that they are trying to save a relationship, but it seems to be slipping away. They hear what their partner is saying, but they cannot make a sound, suggesting that whatever they say is not going to change the outcome. The partner tells them that they need them, but then proceeds to cut them down. The partner apologizes, but it's too late because the damage has been done.
The singer would have taken another chance, fallen or even taken a shot for their partner because they need them like a heart needs a beat. However, the love they once had has turned cold, represented by the color blue. The partner apologizes like an angel, leading the singer to think it was them, but they are afraid, implying that something has already broken between them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I'm holding onto your life support, depending on you
Got me ten feet off the ground
You've lifted me up, giving me hope and inspiration
And I'm hearing what you say
I'm listening to you, processing your words
But I just can't make a sound
I'm unable to respond, speechless or powerless
You tell me that you need me
You say you require me, want me in your life
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You suddenly reject or abandon me, yet ask me to wait
You tell me that you're sorry
You apologize for hurting me
Didn't think I'd turn around and say
Didn't expect me to eventually speak up and confront you
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
That the damage is done, you can't fix it or earn my forgiveness
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I've made my decision, my heart can't change its mind
Too late, oh
The opportunity has gone, it's over for us
I'd take another chance, take a fall
I'm willing to risk everything, even if I get hurt again
Take a shot for you
I'll do anything for you, even if it means sacrificing myself
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
I depend on you, you're essential and vital to me
But it's nothing new, yeah yeah
This feeling has been around for a long time, it's not surprising
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue
I used to love you passionately, but now my love is fading
And you say sorry like the angel
You apologize in a kind and heavenly way, making me want to forgive you
Heaven let me think was you
I believed you were a gift from heaven, a perfect match for me
But I'm afraid
But now I'm scared, worried you'll hurt me again
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I refuse to give you another chance, it's too late for that
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa whoa
I'm firm in my decision, there's no room for negotiation
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, too late
I repeat my message, nothing you can do or say will change it
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, too late
I conclude by expressing my finality and closure
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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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