| "Apologies" | ||||
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| Single byThree Days Grace | ||||
| from the albumAlienation | ||||
| Released | May 9, 2025 (2025-05-09) | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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"Apologies" is a song by Canadianrock bandThree Days Grace. It was released on May 9, 2025, viaRCA Records as the second single from their eighth studio album,Alienation. The song topped the Canada and USMainstream Rock charts.
The band previewed "Apologies" on their social media pages ahead of the song's release.[1] Following announcement for their eighth studio albumAlienation, the group also released "Apologies" on May 9, 2025, as the album's second single.[2] The song is about "a mirror for anyone who feels like they're too far gone to be loved. How it hurts more knowing someone did love you – just not enough to save you from yourself. Apologies don't rewind time," as explained by drummerNeil Sanderson.[3]
One of the more darker songs from the album,Adam Gontier who has struggled with addiction in the past, said the song describes a feeling everybody has experienced, stating, "Some nights, it's tough, and in some days, you've got to get through it and just look to the good and get through the tough times."[4]
"Apologies" has been described by critics as apop rock,[5] and analternative metal song.[6] It was written byAdam Gontier,Matt Walst,Brad Walst,Barry Stock, Neil Sanderson,Dan Lancaster,Joe Rickard andSimon Wilcox,[7] while production was handled by Lancaster,Howard Benson andZakk Cervini.[8] The song is described as "classic 2000s rock vibe," with Gontier and Walst trading verses and harmonizing in the song's chorus. Lyrically, the song is a reflection to those who feel are beyond redemption and express the pain of unrequited love.[9] Musically, Gontier noted that the song had a "different vibe" to it, leaning into a more modern andpop sound. Sanderson also said the original version of the track was "pitched up a lot higher," but decided to change the key to fit the band's style.[10]
"Apologies" topped the Canada Mainstream Rock chart for the week ending July 19, 2025.[11] It also reached number one on the USMainstream Rock chart, earning the group their nineteenth No. 1 song on the chart, placing them second behindShinedown, who holds the most of all time with twenty.[12] The song peaked at number 17 on the USAlternative Airplay chart,[13] becoming their highest position since "The High Road", which reached number 24 in 2013.[12]
The music video for "Apologies" premiered on May 9, 2025, the same day that the single was released. The video was directed by Jose Lun.[3]
Credits for "Apologies" adapted from digitalliner notes.[7]
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| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Canada Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| USHot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 35 |
| USRock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 7 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 9, 2025 | Digital download | RCA | [17] |
| Canada | Rock radio | [18] |
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