the apologist

Singer:r.e.m.

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

i'm sorry

so sorry. 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

i'm sorry

so sorry. 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

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 peacefullness

i'm sorry

so sorry

i live a simple life

unfettered by complex sweets

you think this isn't me?

that's so sweet

i'm so sorry

Lyric Context: the apologist - r.e.m.