Apologize
Timbaland f/ OneRepublic Lyrics
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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
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, 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 (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
In "Apologize," the singer is holding on to someone they care about, but they are not communicating effectively. Despite listening to what the other person says, they are not able to respond. The other person has hurt the singer, telling them they need them before cutting them down. The singer is surprised by the other person's apology and feels conflicted, acknowledging that they needed the other person but also recognizing that it may be too late to fix the relationship.
The lyrics showcase a pain that is familiar to many people who have been hurt by someone they love. The difficulty of letting go while also acknowledging that the relationship may be broken forever is a complex and emotional experience. There is a sense of yearning and longing in the lyrics, as well as a realization that things may never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holdin' on your rope
I am relying on you completely, you have control of this situation.
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have lifted me up and given me a sense of happiness and contentment.
And I'm hearin' what you say
I understand the words that you are speaking to me.
But I just can't make a sound
I am unable to express myself, even though I want to.
You tell me that you need me
You say that you cannot live without me.
Then you go and cut me down
You then proceed to hurt me and cut me out of your life.
But wait
Hold on a minute, there is more to this story.
You tell me that you're sorry
You apologize for your actions and words.
Didn't think I'd turn around
You did not expect me to forgive you.
And say
And yet, after all that has happened, I do forgive you.
That it's too late to apologize
Despite my forgiveness, it is too late to make things right between us.
I said it's too late to apologize
I have said this before and I mean it- it is too late now.
Too late, oh uh
The time for making amends has passed and we must accept that.
I'd take another chance
I am willing to try again with you.
Take a fall, take a shot for you
I am willing to risk everything for you and our relationship.
I need you like a heart needs a beat
I am completely dependent on you and cannot function without you.
But it's nothin' new, yeah, yeah
This is not a new feeling for me, I have always felt this way.
I loved you with a fire red
I had an intense and passionate love for you.
Now it's turnin' blue
My love is starting to fade and become dull.
And you say
At the same time, you try to apologize and make things right.
Sorry, like an angel
You are apologizing with pure intentions and sincerity, like an angel.
Heaven let me think was you
I believed that you were a gift from heaven and that I was lucky to have you in my life.
But I'm afraid
Despite all of this, I am still scared of what the future holds for us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryan Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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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