Forever
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Cave in and try to take away
All that I have, all I betray
So much damage I've done
Well this I know, that I just fail

Turn me on me
Turn me on me
'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
I've stripped away

This is me, well this I know
This is me, well is it?

Well the youth has certainly gone away
And at times I'd like to erase
Please don't see that I can't have loyalty
'Cause I just fail

Turn me on me
Turn me on me
'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
I've stripped away

And I have tried to sit you down and take the fall
Look you in the eye and tell you it all
And I have tried to sit you down and take the fall
To look you in the eye and tell you it all, I fail

'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
I've stripped away

This is me, well this I know
This is me

I fail




'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
I've stripped away

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever" by 36 is a poignant reflection on the struggles of personal growth and the weight of past mistakes that can haunt us. The song opens with the lyrics "Cave in and try to take away, all that I have, all I betray, so much damage I've done, well this I know, that I just fail." These lyrics highlight the singer's feelings of shame and guilt, as they acknowledge that they have caused harm to others and are unable to prevent it from happening again. The repetition of "turn me on me" emphasizes the powerlessness the singer feels in the face of their own shortcomings.


The refrain "And I have tried to sit you down and take the fall, look you in the eye and tell you it all, and I have tried to sit you down and take the fall, to look you in the eye and tell you it all, I fail" reveals that the singer has attempted to take responsibility for their actions and be honest with those they have hurt, but has been unable to follow through. The ongoing cycle of failure and self-doubt is captured in the repetition of "This is me, well this I know, this is me, well is it?" The singer is questioning whether their mistakes define them as a person, and whether they are capable of change and growth.


Overall, "Forever" conveys a sense of deep introspection and a commitment to self-examination, even in the face of difficult truths. It is an emotionally resonant song that invites the listener to reflect on their own journey and find hope in the possibility of redemption and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Cave in and try to take away
Submitting and attempting to remove something


All that I have, all I betray
Everything I own along with my unfaithfulness in life


So much damage I've done
I have caused a significant amount of harm


Well this I know, that I just fail
I am aware that I am unsuccessful


Turn me on me
Focus on my own shortcomings


Turn me on me
Focus on my own shortcomings


'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
This is all I've taken away from myself


I've stripped away
I have taken away


This is me, well this I know
I am aware of who I am


This is me, well is it?
But is this truly who I am?


Well the youth has certainly gone away
Youthfulness has certainly faded


And at times I'd like to erase
Occasionally, I would like to remove


Please don't see that I can't have loyalty
Please don't acknowledge that I am incapable of being loyal


'Cause I just fail
Because I am simply unsuccessful


And I have tried to sit you down and take the fall
I have attempted to take responsibility and pay the price


Look you in the eye and tell you it all
To be honest and transparent with you


I fail
I am unsuccessful


'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
This is all I've taken away from myself


I've stripped away
I have taken away


This is me, well this I know
I am aware of who I am


I fail
I am unsuccessful


'Cause this is everything I've stripped away
This is all I've taken away from myself


I've stripped away
I have taken away




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BROCK LINDOW, MICK WHITNEY, STEVEN HOLT, THOMAS NOONAN

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