Timbaland has been considered similar to producers such as Brian Eno, Phil Spector or Norman Whitfield in that he helped to redefine the sound of an entire genre of music[1] with an immediately recognizable production style.[2] The songs he produces feature unusual arrangements, sounds, and instrumentation, tied together by a trademark sense of space and rhythm. Like Spector and Whitfield, Timbaland’s production sometimes overshadows the credited performer and becomes the actual "star" of the song. With songwriters Steve "Static" Garrett and childhood friend Missy Elliott, Timbaland has helped to create some of the most successful songs in modern pop music and urban music, including singles for Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Björk, Brandy, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Lil' Kim, Utada Hikaru, Ludacris, 50 Cent, The Game, Nelly Furtado, Ginuwine, Dima Bilan and The Pussycat Dolls.
Apologize
Timbaland presents OneRepublic Lyrics
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Got me ten feet off the ground
And 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.
Tell me that you're sorry
You Say hey.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'd take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you
I need you like a heart needs a beat
Its nothing new
Yeah
I loved you with the flying red, now it's turning blue
And you say
Sorry like an angel, heavens not the same with you
And that I'm afraid
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'm holding your rope
Got me ten feet off the ground...
The lyrics to "Apologize" by Timbaland presents OneRepublic tell a story of heartbreak and regret. The opening lines describe the singer's vulnerable position, "holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground," as they listen to their ex-lover's words, unable to respond. The singer confesses their feelings for the other person, saying they would take another chance, fall, or even take a shot for them. They need them like a heart needs a beat, but unfortunately, their love is no longer reciprocated. The other person apologizes but it's too late; the singer is hurt and can't go on with the relationship.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's too late to apologize," emphasizing the finality of the situation. The bridge adds to the sorrowful tone, with lyrics "I loved you with the fire red, now it's turning blue," symbolizing the passion and intensity that has now faded away. Despite the pain, the other person apologizes "like an angel," but the singer knows that things will never be the same again.
Overall, "Apologize" is a heart-wrenching song about the end of a relationship and the regret that comes with it. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been hurt by someone they loved, and the melody and production add to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope
I'm putting all my trust in you and depending on you for support.
Got me ten feet off the ground
You have elevated me and given me a sense of confidence and stability.
And hearing what you say
I'm listening to you attentively and taking in every word.
But I just can't make a sound
Despite hearing you, I'm unable to express myself due to either fear or lack of confidence.
You tell me that you need me
You're saying that you require my presence and support.
Then you go and cut me down
But you simultaneously tear me down and degrade me, leaving me feeling hurt and betrayed.
But wait.
However, there's more to the story.
Tell me that you're sorry
You're admitting fault and expressing remorse for your previous actions.
Didn't think I'd turn around
You didn't expect me to forgive you or give you another chance.
You say hey.
You're attempting to reconcile and reconnect with me.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
However, your actions have already caused too much damage and it's too late to take it back or make amends.
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Repeated reminder that it's too late to change the past.
I'd take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you
Despite everything, I'm still willing to take risks and make sacrifices for you.
I need you like a heart needs a beat
I can't go on without you and rely on your presence for emotional stability.
It's nothing new
This isn't the first time I've felt this way.
Yeah
Word to signify agreement or emotion.
I loved you with the flying red, now it's turning blue
I had a passionate, fiery love for you that is now fading and turning cold.
And you say
Despite everything, you still want to communicate and make amends.
Sorry like an angel, heavens not the same with you
You apologize in a heavenly manner, but regardless, everything has changed and can't be restored to how it used to be.
And that I'm afraid
I'm scared of the unknown future and the consequences of our actions.
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Repeated reminder that it's too late to change the past.
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Repeated reminder that it's too late to change the past.
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Repeated reminder that it's too late to change the past.
Said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Repeated reminder that it's too late to change the past.
I'm holding your rope
A closing reminder that despite everything, the singer is still relying on the other person for support.
Writer(s): Ryan Tedder Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Midnite Miracle Music, Velvet Hammer Music
Contributed by Skyler W. 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.
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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
@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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