APOLOGY – English Lyrics

• By: Ne-Yo

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Ne-Yo's 'APOLOGY' offers a great opportunity to explore themes of remorse and personal growth in English. The song's clear and emotive lyrics make it accessible for learners to understand and connect with the feelings being expressed. Its narrative of acknowledging past mistakes provides a unique and compelling context for language acquisition.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2	adjective - feeling remorse or regret
apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/ B1	noun - a statement expressing regret or asking for forgiveness
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; a symbol of emotion
tear /tɪər/ A2	noun - a drop of liquid that comes from the eye when crying
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
lie /laɪ/ A1	noun - a false statement made with intent to deceive verb - to tell a falsehood
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to cause something to separate into pieces noun - an interruption or pause; a fracture
better /ˈbɛtər/ B1	adjective - of higher quality or more desirable
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process or condition exists
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to speak to someone on the telephone or to summon
undo /ʌnˈduː/ B2	verb - to reverse or cancel the effect of something
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create, produce, or cause something to exist
right /raɪt/ A2	adjective - correct or appropriate
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1	noun - an adult female human being
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
deal /diːl/ B1	verb - to handle or manage a situation or person noun - an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
hide /haɪd/ B1	verb - to conceal or keep out of sight
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ B2	verb - to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - to retain or continue to have something