The Confession
Eternity X Lyrics

Forgive me Father, for I am about to sin
Asking for forgiveness before committing a sinful act

My God
Acknowledgment of faith and belief in God

Smiling like a glad man
Appearing happy on the outside

Frowning like a sad man
Appearing sad on the outside

Feeling like a goddamn fool
Feeling foolish and regretful

It's a con game
Referring to religion as a manipulation tactic

And they say that God will forgive me
Acknowledging the idea of forgiveness through religion

Amnesty for repenting here
The possibility of forgiveness through confession and repentance

How can he?
Doubting the idea of forgiveness through religion

Hello father, Father please help me,
Seeking guidance and support from a religious leader

Tell me that God will forgive me now!
Requesting reassurance and forgiveness from God

Listen closely!
Asking for attention or focus

Forgive me father I have sinned
Confessing to committing a sinful act

I did another preacher in at confession
Admitting to causing harm to another religious figure

What's the matter now?
Asking for clarification or explanation

Mr. Holier than thou
Referring to someone who acts self-righteously

Self righteous fool
Belittling someone who acts morally superior

I'll show you religion
Threatening to confront or challenge religious beliefs

And justice
Seeking retribution or punishment for wrongdoing

Was about 3 years ago
Referring to a specific timeframe in the past

I had a daughter, 12 years old
Describing a personal family connection

She was my life
Expressing strong emotional attachment and love for someone

Taught her to obey the cross
Teaching religious values and beliefs to someone else

The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost
Referring to the Christian Holy Trinity

And the Good Book
Referring to the Bible

And your type
Referring to religious figures who may have similar beliefs

She became his virgin prize
Describing an act of sexual violence and abuse

Dead and raped and sacrificed!
Description of a heinous crime committed against someone else

Behind closed doors
Implies secrecy or concealment

In darkened rooms
Implies secrecy or concealment

I'm so sick and tired
Expressing frustration or exhaustion

Hypocritical liars
Calling out those who act in a contradictory manner

You!
Directly addressing an individual or group

So you speak for God here?
Questioning someone's authority or ability to speak on behalf of God

What does he say now?
Asking for clarification on God's current message or viewpoint

Is he gonna help you?
Asking whether God will provide assistance or support

Will he forgive...me?
Questioning whether forgiveness can be granted by God

Father I see you wanna know what lies behind this icy stare
Acknowledging someone's curiosity and wanting to address it

Don't dig my head for remorse in this, trust me it's not there
Clarifying that there may not be remorse or guilt present

I'd rather talk about you and where you fit in this
Shifting the focus of conversation to the other person

And why you all act like God and all that pertains to it
Questioning the behavior or beliefs of religious leaders

You say that you speak in his name but how can you forgive
Questioning someone's ability to forgive on behalf of God

The rapists and the killers? I don't believe God ever did
Disagreeing with the idea of forgiveness for extreme acts of violence

What I need to know here is why God only talks through you
Questioning why religious leaders are the sole mediators of God's message

I can assure you, Mr. Holy Man, God talks to me too
Asserting one's own connection to God and message

Just not in a million dollar church with gold frames
Disapproving of extravagant religious displays

He speaks to me any place, to God it's all the same
Believing that one can connect with God anywhere

Have you heard enough information?
Asking if someone has received enough clarification or explanation

Hey father are you afraid of me?
Questioning someone's feelings towards oneself

You should be
Threatening or intimidating someone

I've said all that I need to!
Ending a conversation or discussion

Thank you for letting me speak my peace
Acknowledging someone's willingness to listen and provide a platform

Get down on your knees!
Commanding someone to adopt a submissive position

That's right you better plead, it's the last time
Demanding that someone asks for forgiveness for the final time

Tell me do, do you forgive me?
Requesting forgiveness from someone

Tell me do, do you still love me father??
Requesting reassurance of someone's love and support

I need to know
Expressing a need for clarity or reassurance

Has my soul been sold?
Questioning one's own morality or character

Is God here with you?
Asking whether someone is in close connection with God

Does he love me?
Questioning whether God holds love towards oneself

Confession's over...
Marking the end of a confession or conversation