Apologies (song)

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"Apologies"
Single by Three Days Grace
from the album Alienation
ReleasedMay 9, 2025 (2025-05-09)
Recorded2024
Genre
Length3:06
Label RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Three Days Grace singles chronology
"Mayday"
(2024)		"Apologies"
(2025)
Music video
"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 eighth studio album, Alienation . The song topped the Canada and US Mainstream Rock charts.

Contents

Background

The band 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]

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]

Composition

"Apologies" has been described by critics as a pop rock, [5] and an alternative metal song. [6] It was written by Adam Gontier, Matt Walst, Brad Walst, Barry Stock, Neil Sanderson, Dan Lancaster, Joe Rickard and Simon Wilcox, [7] while production was handled by Lancaster, Howard Benson and Zakk 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 and pop 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]

Chart performance

"Apologies" topped the Canada Mainstream Rock chart for the week ending July 19, 2025. [11] It also reached number one on the US Mainstream Rock chart, earning the group their nineteenth No. 1 song on the chart, placing them second behind Shinedown, who holds the most of all time with twenty. [12] The song peaked at number 20 on the US Alternative Airplay chart, [13] becoming their highest position since "The High Road", which reached number 24 in 2013. [12]

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. [7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Apologies"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Canada Mainstream Rock ( Billboard ) [14] 1
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [15] 35
US Rock & Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [16] 7

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Apologies"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousMay 9, 2025 Digital download RCA [17]
Canada Rock radio [18]

References

  1. ↑ "Three Days Grace teases new single, 'Apologies'". KPNT . May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ Henderson, Cody-James (May 9, 2025). "Three Days Grace Deliver 'Apologies' and Alienation Album Unveiling". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ Stephane Giroux (June 18, 2025). "Three Days Grace: Canada's top band back on the road with original singer". CTV News . Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ Simon K (August 18, 2025). "Review: Three Days Grace - Alienation". Sputnikmusic . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. ↑ Stevens, Samuel (August 22, 2025). "Three Days Grace - Alienation". Crucial Rhythm. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Apologies (Digital liner notes). Three Days Grace. RCA Records. 2025.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Three Days Grace Announces 'Alienation' Album & Shares 'Apologies' Single". AXS . May 9, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ Gary Graff (August 20, 2025). "Three Days Grace on Reuniting with Adam Gontier for New Album & Whether They'll Keep Making Music with Two Singers". Billboard . Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ Heather Taylor-Singh (July 18, 2025). "Three Days Grace and The Beaches Top the Billboard Canadian Rock Airplay Charts". Billboard Canada . Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Kevin Rutherford (July 11, 2025). "Three Days Grace Adds 19th Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 With 'Apologies'". Billboard . Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Three Days Grace Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard . Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Canada Mainstream Rock for the week of July 19, 2025". Billboard Canada . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Three Days Grace Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Three Days Grace Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Release: Apologies - Three Days Grace (Digital Download - RCA #G010005500623A)". AllMusic . Retrieved May 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ Alan Cross (May 8, 2025). "New Music Friday: 8 new releases for Mother's Day weekend". CILQ-FM . Corus Entertainment . Retrieved May 19, 2025.
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