Lyrics of
Apologize

Apologize is a song by the band OneRepublic, which gained significant notoriety in its Timbaland remixed version. It was written by Ryan Tedder and reflects on a relationship that has ended, but where one side is not ready to give up so easily. The song talks about regret and the complexity of human feelings.

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 the 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

Whoaa ohhh

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