I Confess
All That I Bleed Lyrics

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That hunting voice
Begins to break free
I must accept what can't be changed
And try to forget the rest
Ignorance, oh the endless fight
For what is really worth
Feel the wrath
Tame it's drive

There's no use in looking back
Just tell me what to do I confess
Unseen is the truth
Binding are the lies
I'll dare escape from my demands
And leave the past behind
Ignorance, oh the endless fight
For what is really worth
Feel the wrath
Tame it's drive
There's no use in going back
Just tell me what to do I confess
The plans laid before me
Are simply not the will of who I used to be
The darkness inside me
That hunting voice that burns inside of me
Ignorance, oh the endless fight
For what is really worth
Feel the wrath
Tame it's drive

There's no use in looking back
Just tell me what to do I confess

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of All That I Bleed's song, I Confess, depict an internal struggle with self-acceptance and the realization that certain things cannot be changed. The opening lines describe a "hunting voice" that begins to break free, possibly representing unwanted desires or thoughts that the singer is trying to ignore. The following lines suggest a struggle to come to terms with certain truths and overcome ignorance, emphasizing the importance of taming one's emotions and moving forward rather than dwelling on the past. The repeated refrain "Just tell me what to do I confess" communicates a sense of helplessness and a desire for guidance.

The second half of the song shifts focus to the realization that the plans laid out for the singer are not in line with who they used to be, suggesting the possibility of external pressure or societal expectations that are not in alignment with their authentic self. The phrase "the darkness inside me" suggests a struggle with personal demons or inner conflicts, further emphasizing the theme of self-acceptance and overcoming internal struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

That hunting voice
The inner voice that drives one's desires

Begins to break free
It starts overpowering one's conscience

I must accept what can't be changed
Admitting to the things that cannot be undone

And try to forget the rest
Attempting to let go of the past that haunts

Ignorance, oh the endless fight
The constant battle to ignore what is known to be true

For what is really worth
For whatever holds meaning or value

Feel the wrath
Sensing the intensity of the emotion within

Tame it's drive
Bringing control over the overwhelming urge

There's no use in looking back
It's futile to dwell on the past

Just tell me what to do I confess
Acknowledging the need for guidance and counsel

Unseen is the truth
The reality is concealed or obscured