Apologize
Timbaland ft She Wants Revenge 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
I'd take another chance, take a fall
Take a shot for you
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
But that'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
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 the song Apologize by Timbaland depict the emotions of a person who has been hurt by someone he loves. The writer is holding onto the rope, which refers to the relationship that he is trying to keep together. It has him hanging ten feet off the ground or in a vulnerable position. The writer wants to hear what the other person has to say, but he cannot make a sound as he is hurt and left speechless.
The second part of the song talks about how the other person tells the writer that they need him but then cuts him down. The writer is hurt by their actions and is frustrated that the other person is not sincere in their apologies. The writer has loved the other person with a fire-red passion, but that love is turning blue, and the writer is afraid of being hurt again. The song concludes with the writer realizing that it's too late to apologize and that it's time to move on.
Overall, the song Apologize by Timbaland is a tale of heartbreak, betrayal and accepting that sometimes things cannot be fixed no matter how much love and effort are put into it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I am holding onto your uncertain and unstable relationship
Got me ten feet off the ground
The relationship is so unpredictable and unstable, I feel like I'm hung up in the air
And I'm hearing what you say
I am listening to your words and explanations
But I just can't make a sound
Despite hearing you, I cannot express myself or negotiate our troubled relationship
You tell me that you need me
You say that you require my presence and support
Then you go and cut me down, but wait
You then proceed to demean and criticize me, yet ask me to wait
You tell me that you're sorry
You apologize for your actions and words
Didn't think I'd turn around and say
You did not expect me to respond by refusing to forgive you
That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Your apologies are too little, too late, and cannot fix the harm you have caused
I'd take another chance, take a fall
I am willing to risk everything for love
Take a shot for you
I am willing to go through anything to keep our relationship going
And I need you like a heart needs a beat
I am dependent on you, like a vital organ of the body depends on a beat to keep going
But that's nothing new, yeah yeah
My unyielding devotion to our relationship is not a new thing
I loved you with a fire red, now it's turning blue
My love for you has burned brightly, but is now losing its intensity and passion
And you say sorry like the angel
Your apologies sound righteous, but lack genuine remorse
Heaven let me think was you
I believed you were an angel sent from heaven
But I'm afraid
Despite my love, I am scared of the uncertainty and instability in our relationship
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
Your actions and words have resulted in too much pain, and apologies cannot fix it anymore
I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late, whoa whoa
I am emphasizing that apologies cannot mend our broken relationship anymore
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
I confirm that it is too late to apologize for your actions and words
I said it's too late to apologize, yeah
Once again, I emphasize that your apologies cannot fix our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN TEDDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Darko
this song is so underrated! i love it so much
therealsistercrow
More artists should crossover like this. Sweet work.
syniekos
Should've been released as a single.
erin williams
it may be a strange mix, but they do really well.
ali akdogan
wow brings alot of memories .....my best song on the album
Enter the Bruce 91
I love shock value Volume 1. How does this song only have 86k views?!
Lisa Stewart
Loovve it! She wants revenge is dope in concert also.. ohhh yesss
Liz O
This song has perfect staccato verses with a slurred chorus. MERLINS BLUE BALLS JUSTIN IS AMAZING. I love SWR and Timbaland.... first time I hear him and not sooo bad, catchy beat =D
InugamiTheHound
this the best off this album sadly this wasn't a single off this album. IMO this would be a huge hit IMO
Assassin417
It was Timbaland's CD after all. I think he deserves to have a good part of the song be him singing.