Forgive Nothing
Blood Red Shoes Lyrics

The lyrics to Blood Red Shoes's song "Forgive Nothing" delve into themes of apathy, insincerity, and detachment. The song opens with the question, "Is it just a passing phase?" which could be interpreted as a commentary on how often people's values and beliefs seem to shift or waver depending on the situation or circumstance. The following two lines, "Do your methods change each day / False are stating your reason claim," seem to further reinforce the idea that the subject of the song is insincere or inauthentic. The line "No one's listening, what a shame" also suggests that the subject is not being heard, perhaps because they are not speaking from a place of honesty or sincerity.

The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Oh, so never mind," adds to the sense of detachment and apathy. It suggests that the subject is not invested in the outcome, or perhaps that they are trying to distance themselves emotionally from the situation. The following lines, "The big intention's fallen flat / So try to break your way out of that / Create an image so contrived / Nothing at your sad demise," seem to further build upon the theme of insincerity and detachment. The "big intention" that has "fallen flat" could be anything from a personal goal to a social movement, but the subject seems to be trying to distance themselves from it by creating a false image.

The final verse of the song, which repeats the opening lines, provides some resolution to the song's themes. The line "Forgiving nothing is being kind" could be interpreted as a commentary on the idea that true kindness involves holding people accountable for their actions and words, rather than turning a blind eye. The final lines, "You turned your back and you left just fine / Oh, so never mind," seem to suggest that the subject has decided to disengage from the situation rather than trying to make things right.