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The Apologist by R.E.M.
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R.E.M.Writed by
Peter Buck & Mike Mills & Michael StipeAbout
Throughout the Up tour, Michael Stipe would frequently introduce this song as being about a man going through a twelve-step program to better himself, and having to apologize to everyone he’s wronged as part of it. In the end, though, he ends up becoming even more of a monster than he was before.
The Apologist Lyrics
[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
The Apologist Q&A
Who wrote The Apologist's ?
The Apologist was written by Peter Buck & Mike Mills & Michael Stipe.
Who produced The Apologist's ?
The Apologist was produced by Pat McCarthy & R.E.M..
When did R.E.M. release The Apologist?
R.E.M. released The Apologist on Mon Oct 26 1998.