The Apologist

By R.E.M.

On Up

Released on October 26, 1998

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[Verse 1]

They call me the apologist

And now that I'm at peak

You know at first it really hurt

We joke about these things

I've skirted all my differences

But now I'm facing up

I wanted to apologize for

Everything I was

So


[Chorus]

I'm sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry

So sorry


[Verse 2]

Did you understand me right?

The people here are good

They tell me what I should have done

And offer what I could

I'm good, all is good

All's well, no complaints

When I feel regret

I get down on my knees and pray


[Chorus]

I'm sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry


[Post-Chorus]

I live a simple life

Unfettered by complex sweets

You think this isn't me?

Don't be weak

There I go

I'm so sorry


[Bridge]

Thank you for being there for me

Thank you for listening, goodbye

I can forfeit selfishness

I hope for you that you apply

This happiness

This peacefulness

This peacefulness


[Chorus]

I'm sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry

So sorry, so sorry

So sorry


[Post-Chorus]

I live a simple life

Unfettered by complex sweets

You think this isn't me?

You're so sweet

I'm so sorry


[Outro]

Thank you for being there for me

Thank you for listening, goodbye