Justin’s determination to live has given him the fuel to embark on a journey to inspire those who feel hopeless. In 2009 Justin took his talent to the big stage and competed in the hit TV series American Idol as a Top 60 contestant. In 2010 America’s hearts were opened up once again to Justin during an American Idol feature story on his battle with cancer. Winning over the judges and America’s hearts with his emotionally charged audition, Justin made it to Hollywood Week and was quoted by Kara DioGuardi as being “Someone she will remember”. Despite an early dismissal from American Idol, Justin describes his experience as one of self-discovery and becoming.
Today, Justin’s voice has been heard across the world by millions of people. Touring in Japan and working with Yoko-Ono on a charity peace project for the Children’s Hope Foundation, Justin discovered first hand the importance of giving back. In succession with his vocal performances, Justin has earned numerous accolades for songwriting, most notably taking part in winning the John Lennon singer-songwriter competition. Recently Justin was signed to LA based indie record label Tri-Mind Entertainment and has been co-writing his new single “Fly” with Michael Figueroa of Warner Chapel. Fly is set to release on November 9th 2010. Justin’s experiences and opportunities have shaped him into the artist he is today, one who’s mission is to inspire the world with his story through the universal language of music.
Apologize
justin williams Lyrics
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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……
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
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
Don't call me again
I said,"Don't call me again"
Don't call me again
Don't call me again
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
It's too late to apologize, it's too late
I'm holding on your rope,
got me ten feet off the ground……
Justin Williams’s song Apologize is a plea for forgiveness and an expression of regret. The singer is struggling to hold on to a strained relationship, represented metaphorically as a rope. Despite hearing the other person’s apologies, the singer is unable to speak and remains suspended in an emotional limbo, ten feet off the ground. The other person’s constant contradictions and mixed messages have caused immense pain and heartache, leading the singer to doubt the sincerity behind the apologies. The singer is torn between taking another chance and moving on, ultimately declaring that it is too late to apologize.
The chorus, "It's too late to apologize, it's too late," serves as the emotional climax of the song, where the singer finally acknowledges that the relationship is beyond repair. The use of repetition emphasizes the finality of the decision, making it clear that there is no chance for reconciliation. The final verse is a declaration of the singer’s independence from the other person, insisting that they should not call again. The last line, "I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground," is repeated, emphasizing that the singer is still held captive emotionally and has not achieved closure.
Overall, the song captures the cycle of pain and regret in a failed relationship, while also highlighting the difficulty of letting go of someone you once loved deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground
I am in a difficult situation that you have put me in, but I am still trying to hang on.
I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound
I am listening to your words, but I am unable to respond or voice my opinions.
You tell me that you need me then you go and cut me down, but wait
You give me hope that there is a future for us, but then you bring me back down with your actions.
You tell me that you're sorry Didn't think I'd turn around, and say……
You apologize, but you did not expect me to confront you about it.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
Your apologies mean nothing to me now, as it is too late to make things right.
I'd take another chance, take a fall Take a shot for you
I would do anything for you, even if it means risking my own well-being.
And I need you like a heart needs a beat But it's nothing new
I have always depended on you and needed you like a heart needs a beat.
I loved you with a fire red Now it's turning blue, and you say……
I used to be passionate about our relationship, but now my feelings have turned cold.
"sorry" like the angel heaven let me think was you But I'm afraid……
Your apologies sound angelic, but I am afraid that they are not genuine.
Don't call me again I said,"Don't call me again" Don't call me again Don't call me again
I am done with our relationship and do not want to be contacted by you anymore.
It's too late to apologize, it's too late It's too late to apologize, it's too late
No matter how many times you apologize, it will never be enough to fix our relationship.
I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet off the ground……
Despite the difficult position you have put me in, I am still trying to hold on and make things work.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.