Apologize was written by Ryan Tedder for his band, OneRepublic. The song gained massive popularity after being remixed by Timbaland. It is known for its melodic piano and touching lyrics about regret and reconciliation.
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Introduction:
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I'm holding on your rope,
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Got me ten feet off the ground
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And I'm hearing what you say but I just can't make a sound
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You tell me that you need me
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Then you go and cut me down, but wait
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You tell me that you're sorry
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Didn't think I'd turn around, and say...
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That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I'd take another chance, take a fall
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Take a shot for you
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And I need you like a heart needs a beat
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But it's nothing new - yeah
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I loved you with the fire red
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Now it's turning blue, and you say...
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"Sorry" like the angel heaven let me think was you
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But I'm afraid...
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That it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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It's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, it's too late
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I said it's too late to apologize, yeah-
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I said it's too late to apologize, yeah-
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I'm holding on your rope, got me ten feet... off the ground...