Forgive Me
Evanescence渀 Lyrics

Can you forgive me again
Asking for forgiveness for a mistake made in the past

I don't know what I said
Confusion and lack of understanding about what was said earlier

But I didn't mean to hurt you
Sincerity that the words spoken were not intended to cause harm

I heard the words come out
Awareness and acknowledgement of speaking the hurtful words

I felt that I would die
Emotional distress caused by the realization of the harm caused

It hurts so much to hurt you
The pain and guilt from causing emotional harm to a loved one

Then you look at me
A shift in the conversation, as the other person begins to react to the situation

You're not shouting anymore
A change in the other person's behavior, from angry to sad

You're silently broken
An emotional break, where the other person is hurt and unable to express their pain

I'd give anything now
Willingness to do anything to make things right

To kill those words for you
Wishing that the hurtful words could be taken back

Each time I say something I regret
Repeated occurrence of speaking harmful words

I cry I don't want to lose you
The fear of losing the other person, and the emotional pain that comes with it

But somehow I know that you will never leave me, yeah!
Feeling a sense of security and comfort, knowing that the other person will not abandon them

'Cause you were made for me
Belief that the other person is meant to be with them

Somehow I'll make you see
A hopeful outlook on resolving the situation and mending the relationship

How happy you make me, Oh!
Expressing happiness and gratitude for the other person's presence in their life

I can't live this life
The inability to continue living without the other person

Without you by my side
The need for the other person's support and love in order to thrive

I need you to survive
Emphasizing the importance of the other person's role in their life

So stay with me
A plea for the other person to not leave and to continue supporting them

You look in my eyes
A moment of connection between the two people

And I'm screaming inside that I'm sorry [sorry]
The struggle to express remorse and regret, despite the strong feelings of guilt

[Ooh I'm sorry]
Repeating their apology, hoping the other person can truly accept it

And you forgive me again
Gratitude and appreciation for the other person's continued forgiveness

You're my one true friend
Expressing love and appreciation for the other person's unwavering support and companionship

And I never meant to hurt you
Reiterating their sincerity that the harm caused was not intentional