Forgive Me
Exodus XX Lyrics

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I've been wandering the world
with foolishness
looking for peace
I ran away from You
thought that I could live
without You
but…

(Refrain)
Every time my eyes are open
I still feel the sorrow and pain
This heart needs someone, something
I couldn't find the peace
That I'm looking

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I need You my Lord
I couldn't live without You my Lord
I know I was wrong
But hope you could still forgive me Lord
Forgive me from what I have done

I've been foolish for so long
Chasing the wind
Gave me nothing
Now I realize
The peace that I am looking
Is You my King
Cause…

(Refrain)
Every time my eyes are open
I still feel the sorrow and pain
This heart needs someone, something
I couldn't find the peace
That I'm looking

()
I need You my Lord
I couldn't live without You my Lord
I know I was wrong

But hope you could still forgive me Lord
Forgive me from what I have done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Exodus XX's song "Forgive Me" describe a feeling of despair and restlessness that comes from walking away from God. The singer describes the experience of wandering aimlessly in the world with a sense of foolishness, believing that they could find peace and contentment without God. However, as the refrain suggests, every time they open their eyes, the sorrow and pain that they feel remind them that they need something greater than themselves to fulfill them. The singer acknowledges that this longing can only be filled by God, and they ask for the Lord's forgiveness for having doubted His presence in their life. With a recognition that chasing after worldly pursuits is an exercise in futility, the singer turns towards God as the true source of peace.

The song's message is one of repentance, humility, and an acknowledgment of the need for God's presence in one's life. It suggests that the peace that we seek cannot be found in material possessions or accomplishments, but rather in our relationship with the divine. The lyrics convey a sense of regret for having walked away from God and a longing to return to the grace and mercy of a forgiving God. The song encourages the listener to reflect on their own relationship with God and to seek forgiveness for their mistakes and shortcomings.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been wandering the world
Traveling aimlessly without any direction

with foolishness
Being ignorant and making wrong decisions

looking for peace
Searching for inner calm and tranquility

I ran away from You
Avoiding God's guidance and presence

thought that I could live
Believing that life can be sustained without God

without You
Without God's guidance and support

Every time my eyes are open
Every moment of wakefulness

I still feel the sorrow and pain
Experiencing emotional distress and suffering

This heart needs someone, something
Feeling the need for emotional support and comfort

I couldn't find the peace
Being unable to attain inner calm and tranquility

That I'm looking
Searching for inner peace and contentment