Apologies (song)
| "Apologies" | ||||
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| Single by Three Days Grace | ||||
| from the album Alienation | ||||
| Released | May 9, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Three Days Grace singles chronology | ||||
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| "Apologies" on YouTube | ||||
"Apologies" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace. It was released on May 9, 2025, via RCA Records as the second single from their upcoming eighth studio album, Alienation.
Background
Three Days Grace previewed "Apologies" on their social media pages ahead of the song's release.[1] Following announcement for their eighth studio album Alienation, 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 drummer Neil Sanderson.[3]
Composition
"Apologies" was written by Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Brad Walst, Barry Stock, Neil Sanderson, Dan Lancaster, Joe Rickard and Simon Wilcox,[4] while production was handled by Lancaster, Howard Benson and Zakk Cervini.[5] 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.[6]
Music video
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]
Personnel
Credits for "Apologies" adapted from digital liner notes.[4]
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Three Days Grace
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Production
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Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 9 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 9, 2025 | Digital download | RCA | [10] |
| Canada | Rock radio | [11] |
References
- ^ "Three Days Grace teases new single, 'Apologies'". KPNT. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ Henderson, Cody-James (May 9, 2025). "Three Days Grace Deliver 'Apologies' and Alienation Album Unveiling". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Touche, Jennifer (2025-05-13). "Three Days Grace announce new album 'Alienation' and release new single » // MELODIC Magazine". www.melodicmag.com. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
- ^ a b Apologies (Digital liner notes). Three Days Grace. RCA Records. 2025.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Three Days Grace Announces 'Alienation', First Album With Adam Gontier In 13 Years; Shares 'Apologies' Single". Blabbermouth.net. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Three Days Grace Announces 'Alienation' Album & Shares 'Apologies' Single". AXS. May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Canada Mainstream Rock". Billboard. June 21, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "Three Days Grace Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ "Three Days Grace Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Release: Apologies - Three Days Grace (Digital Download - RCA #G010005500623A)". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Alan Cross (May 8, 2025). "New Music Friday: 8 new releases for Mother's Day weekend". CILQ-FM. Corus Entertainment. Retrieved May 19, 2025.