Apologize

OneRepublic · Dreaming Out Loud [2007]

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

Too late, oh

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 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, too late

I said it's too late to apologize, yeah, too late

I'm holding on your rope

Got me ten feet off the ground

Apologize - OneRepublic

Released in 2007 on the album Dreaming Out Loud, "Apologize" became a defining track of the mid-2000s pop-rock era. The song's catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics resonated with a global audience, propelling it to the top of charts worldwide. It features a collaboration with Timbaland, whose production style significantly shaped the track's rhythmic structure and sonic texture. The recording exemplifies the genre blend of pop and rock that characterized OneRepublic's early discography, establishing the band's signature sound. As a cultural touchstone, the song remains a staple in radio rotations and covers, symbolizing a specific moment in modern music history where electronic influences met traditional rock instrumentation.