Confrontation
Artch Lyrics


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Can you hear me, God on-high ?
Hear my prayer, I need you tonight.
Things have turned so - out of hand.
There's so much that I don't understand.

Don't judge me too harshly.
Please, have mercy on me...
in the name of love! The name of love!

Don't want more than is my share.
Have patience on your wayward-son.
I'm just a man.
A long-lost sinner, that's why I'm here.
For all the things I've said and done;
Forgive me if you can.

Hear me! Be near me!
In my hour of need.

Confrontation! In the name of love!
Hear my confession - oh, Lord.

God, can you hear me ?
Won't ya' give me a sign.
I need you near me, need you tonight.

Can you see me are you here ?
Hear my prayer...





In the name of love!
In the name of love!

Overall Meaning

The song “Confrontation” by Artch is a prayer to God, a plea for forgiveness and mercy. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and confusion, as the singer reflects on his own shortcomings and begs for divine intervention. The first stanza begins with a direct address to God, emphasizing the singer’s sincere appeal to the Almighty. The lines “Things have turned so - out of hand” and “There’s so much that I don’t understand” suggest an overwhelming sense of chaos and uncertainty, as if the world around the singer has become a place of confusion and turmoil. This reinforces the idea that the singer is in urgent need of God’s help.


The second stanza adds depth to the singer’s plea, as he acknowledges his own failings and asks for mercy in the name of love. The lines “Don't judge me too harshly. / Please, have mercy on me... / in the name of love!” reveal the singer’s humility and his awareness of his own limitations. The phrase “the name of love” may refer to the Christian concept of agape, the unselfish, sacrificial love that God has for humanity. By invoking this idea, the singer is asking God to be forgiving and to extend grace to him.


The final stanza of the song is a prayer for a sign from God, a plea for divine presence and guidance. The repeated use of the phrase “In the name of love!” underscores the importance of this central concept, emphasizing that the singer’s appeal is based not on his own worthiness but on the mercy and love of God. Overall, “Confrontation” is a powerful expression of spiritual longing and human frailty, a reminder that even the strongest among us can be brought to our knees by life’s challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear me, God on-high ?
Asking for God's attention and presence


Hear my prayer, I need you tonight.
Requesting God's help in a difficult situation


Things have turned so - out of hand.
Acknowledging that the situation has become chaotic and beyond control


There's so much that I don't understand.
Admitting confusion and lack of comprehension


Don't judge me too harshly.
Asking God for leniency and mercy


Please, have mercy on me...in the name of love! The name of love!
Begging for compassion and forgiveness due to the love one has for God


Don't want more than is my share.
Acknowledging the need for fairness and equity


Have patience on your wayward-son.
Requesting God's understanding and patience despite one's mistakes


I'm just a man.
Admitting to human fallibility and imperfection


A long-lost sinner, that's why I'm here.
Acknowledging past wrongdoing and seeking redemption


For all the things I've said and done; Forgive me if you can.
Apologizing for past mistakes and asking for forgiveness


Hear me! Be near me! In my hour of need.
Asking for God's presence and support during a difficult time


Confrontation! In the name of love! Hear my confession - oh, Lord.
Facing one's mistakes and seeking forgiveness in the name of love


God, can you hear me ? Won't ya' give me a sign. I need you near me, need you tonight.
Requesting a sign of God's presence and intervention in a dire situation


Can you see me are you here ? Hear my prayer...
Asking for confirmation of God's presence and attention to one's prayer


In the name of love! In the name of love!
Stressing the importance and power of love in seeking forgiveness and redemption from God




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