Forgive Me
Asia (featuring John Payne) Lyrics
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Washing out the lie
Living inside me
Life's not hard
Now I'm on t.v.
This sudden twist of fate
I am direct salvation
I can promise that you'll be saved
Forgive me, world
I'm just a man who's lost his way
Forgive me, these two words I pray
It's time to make a change
Yesterday was a different day
Thought I knew the answer
A vision in my mind
Search my soul
And then you will find
A shelter for my pain
The truth is in the open
And now my heart has spoken
Hoping maybe you'll hear my cry
Forgive me, world
I'm just a man who's lost his way
Forgive me, these two words I pray
It's time to make a change
Forgive me, world
I'm just a man who sins today
Forgive me, these two words I pray
My faith is still the same
Maybe I can't change the past
Maybe love can bring us back
Maybe we can try and start again.
Forgive me, world
The lyrics of Asia's song Forgive Me are filled with themes of regret, redemption, and the desire for forgiveness. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the truth, symbolized by the metaphor of a "silent wave" washing away his lies. He explains that he had been living a life that was not genuine but, now that he is on TV, he has the opportunity to make a change in his life, which he promises to do.
The singer acknowledges that he had been presenting himself as a salvation, urging people to make donations to him. However, in the chorus, he humbly pleads with the world to forgive him for being lost and making mistakes. He recognizes that he is just a man who sins, and his faith remains constant, but he wants to make things right.
The song's final verse speaks of the possibility of change and starting anew with the help of love. Overall, the lyrics convey the message that it is never too late to seek repentance and do the right thing.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent wave coming down on me
I feel overwhelmed by a sense of calmness and peace that is washing over me like a wave.
Washing out the lie
This wave is purifying me, cleansing me of my deception or dishonesty.
Living inside me
This deception was something I was carrying within me, as a part of myself.
Life's not hard
I am starting to feel that life is not as difficult as I initially thought it was.
Now I'm on t.v.
Something unexpected has happened, and now I find myself appearing on television.
This sudden twist of fate
It seems that this unexpected turn of events was not something that I had planned for, but rather a twist of fate.
I am direct salvation
I am offering myself as a direct means of salvation to others who may be struggling or in need of help.
Just send in your donation
All that is required is for people to make a donation to my cause in order to receive my help and salvation.
I can promise that you'll be saved
I am making a promise to those who donate that they will receive the salvation they seek.
Forgive me, world
I am asking the world to forgive me for my mistakes.
I'm just a man who's lost his way
I am admitting that I have lost my direction in life and need help finding my way back.
These two words I pray
I have faith that saying these two words will make a difference and help me to find the forgiveness and redemption I seek.
It's time to make a change
I am ready to let go of the past and make positive changes in my life.
Yesterday was a different day
Things were different in the past - I had a different outlook and approach to life.
Thought I knew the answer
I was convinced that I had all the answers and knew what I was doing.
A vision in my mind
I had a clear idea in my head of what I wanted to achieve or what I thought was best for myself and others.
Search my soul
I am looking deep within myself to find the answers and the truth that I need.
And then you will find
I believe that if I search within myself, I will eventually find what I am looking for.
A shelter for my pain
I hope to find a source of comfort or a way to alleviate the pain that I have been carrying with me.
The truth is in the open
I have come to the realization that the truth about myself and my situation is out in the open for all to see.
And now my heart has spoken
I have listened to my heart and I am ready to share what I have learned with others.
Hoping maybe you'll hear my cry
I am hoping that others will listen to my plea for forgiveness and redemption.
I'm just a man who sins today
I am acknowledging that I still make mistakes and am not perfect.
My faith is still the same
Despite my imperfections, I still hold onto my faith and belief system.
Maybe I can't change the past
I am coming to terms with the fact that I cannot change what has already happened.
Maybe love can bring us back
However, I am still hopeful that love can help to heal the wounds of the past and bring people together.
Maybe we can try and start again.
I am open to the possibility of starting fresh and trying to rebuild what has been lost.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY SANTIS, GEOFF DOWNES, JOHN PAYNE, RICHARD TANCREDI
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Per-Ivar Sandbæk
What a great album this is!!! I've always been a fan of Asia ever since the beginning and I'm not afraid to say that I love both Asia eras. This idiotic everlasting argument on who's best of Wetton or Payne is just plain stupid. Okey I like Wetton but that isn't the same as I'm gonna put Payne down. John Payne has brought so much to the table and Asia released many really good albums with Payne on vocals. Different styles but both of them are extremely talented and gifted.
TheBimmerfan
Per-Ivar Sandbæk Great feetback, can't be said better. The same here. Asia with Payne has some very good albums. No need to compare.
John Williams
+Per-Ivar Sandbæk : Agree, but John Wetton is a better singer. With that being said, John Payne is good with his own music. The albums recorded with Payne on vocals are not bad at all and enjoyable. He is actually terrible doing any of the classic Asia songs. He really needs to drop the Asia name and find his own niche, and NEVER play any classic Asia.
Happywarrior
+John Williams
It'd be hard to tell the man to drop the name of a band he has a claim to. This is a never-ending argument and both sides are right in their own way. Personally, I think Payne did more than his share to keep the band alive and relevant long after Wetton himself and MTV had given up on Asia. Payne co-wrote, played and sang in five great albums and had the business savvy to buy most shares of the name Asia. No one can ask a man to give that up.
John Williams
+philosopher2king : You're right, Well said. At least both bands really don't have the same name, one is Asia and the other is Asia Featuring John Payne. I still stand behind what I said a few months back that John Payne should not sing the classic Asia songs where John Wetton sang, for one, he isn't doing the songs justice at all and second, Geoffry Downes is no longer partnered with Payne where at the time it was acceptable in doing so as Downes was an original member and co-writer to those songs. I can't figure why Payne sings his songs so good, yet can't sing the classic songs good. It isn't because I am used to the classic songs sung a certain way, it's just Payne can't pull it off for me.
Ruben Saenz
philosopher2king sad thing is that they need to give John Payne a chance to come back and do some shows with Asia and record another studio album.
Claude B.
great song! Asia made a few awesome albums but this one is the best!
Moises Aranda Angel
I love this soul, it has something magic
Moises Aranda Angel
Que buena rola, m8 album favorito de asia, Aura
Silva 2015
Rapaz, parabéns pela postagem do video ... Sou fan do Ásia... Valeu