Apologize
Timbaland feat. OneRepublic 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
Didn't think I'd turn around, and say
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
The lyrics of Timbaland ft. One Republic's song, "Apologize," tell a story of romantic betrayal and regret. The singer is holding on to their partner's rope, symbolizing their commitment and trust in the relationship. However, the partner betrays the singer and cuts them down with hurtful actions, causing the singer to feel silenced and unable to respond. The partner then apologizes, but the singer has already moved on and no longer believes their words. The singer realizes that their love for their partner has changed and is no longer as fiery as it was before, and they ultimately reject the partner's attempts at reconciliation.
The song's message is one of the difficult process of moving on after betrayal. The singer's struggle to vocalize their emotions and the partner's attempts at apologies and reconciliation reflect the complex nature of relationships and the challenges that come with ending them. The singer ultimately realizes that it is too late to apologize and reconcile, and they move forward with their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I am entrusting my fate to you and relying on you for support.
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have lifted me to new heights, but also made me vulnerable to a fall.
And I'm hearing what you say, but I just can't make a sound
I understand your words, but I am powerless to respond.
You tell me that you need me
You profess your need for me in your life.
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
But despite your words, you have taken actions that cause me pain and hurt me.
You tell me that you're sorry
You apologize for what you have done.
Didn't think I'd turn around, and say
You didn't expect me to respond in the way that I did.
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
But your words are too little, too late to undo the damage that has been done.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I am reiterating that it is too late for you to make things right.
I'd take another chance, take a fall
I am willing to risk everything, even if it means getting hurt again.
Take a shot for you
I will do anything to prove my loyalty and devotion to you.
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
You are an essential part of my life that I cannot live without.
But it's nothing new, yeah, yeah
These feelings have always been present, and are not a recent development.
I loved you with a fire red
I was deeply passionate and intense in my love for you.
Now it's turning blue, and you say
Now my love has grown cold and distant, and you are the cause of it.
Sorry like the angel heaven let me think was you
Your apology comes across as insincere and untrustworthy.
But I'm afraid
But despite my disappointment and hurt, I am still scared of living without you.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I repeat that you have lost your chance to make amends and repair our relationship.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa
I emphasize that it is truly too late to make things right.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
It is impossible to go back and fix what has been broken.
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I once again declare that it is too late for you to apologize and make things right between us.
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I reiterate that there is no hope for reconciliation or forgiveness.
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I firmly stand by my assertion that it is too late for you to make things right.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Tedder
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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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