Desperate
Forget Tomorrow Lyrics


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Desperate, I can see you look at me as if to say
I'm nothing more than just an empty friend
Promises made and broken by the same lips
That sealed the secrets and set them free

But don't be surprised if by the end of tonight
You have nothing left to say
As cold as the ice that kept your heart beating
Your stare it broke my stride
But in the heat of this moment that brought us close
I can feel your grip start to slip tonight

Don't say you're sorry, forgiveness won't save you
Don't say you're sorry, forgiveness won't save you
Don't say you're sorry, forgiveness won't save you

No, and neither will I, I won't be your alibi
I won't be your scapegoat this time
And this will be the last time I bleed for you
I've wasted away giving you all I had
And leaving nothing for myself

As cold as the ice that kept your heart beating
Your stare it broke my stride
But in the heat of this moment that brought us close
I can feel your grip start to slip tonight

Tell me, is this what you wanted? (To see me wither away?)
Tell me, is this why you came? (To watch me die?)
Tell me, is this what you wanted?

Follow me to the depths of hell
I'll show you where you belong
Follow me to the depths of hell
I'll show you where you belong

Follow me to the depths of hell
I'll show you where you belong
Follow me to the depths of hell
I'll show you where you belong

As cold as the ice that kept your heart beating
Your stare it broke my stride




But in the heat of this moment that brought us close
I can feel your grip start to slip tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Desperate" by Forget Tomorrow is about a person who is aware of the other person's true intentions in the relationship. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, conveying the feelings of betrayal and disappointment. The singer expresses their frustration with the other person's broken promises and their insincerity. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Don't say you're sorry, forgiveness won't save you," indicating that it's too late for apologies.


The lyrics also talk about the singer's decision to no longer be a victim in the relationship. The line "I won't be your alibi, I won't be your scapegoat this time" suggests that the singer has been blamed for the other person's actions in the past. However, they refuse to take the blame anymore and decide to walk away from the relationship.


The phrase "Follow me to the depths of hell, I'll show you where you belong" in the end demonstrates a sense of anger and frustration on the part of the singer. They have been hurt enough and are no longer willing to put up with the other person's actions.


Overall, "Desperate" is a powerful song that conveys the struggles of a relationship that has fallen apart due to lies and broken promises.


Line by Line Meaning

Desperate, I can see you look at me as if to say
You seem desperate and when you look at me with that look, you seem to say


I'm nothing more than just an empty friend
I am nothing more to you than a friend who doesn't mean anything to you.


Promises made and broken by the same lips
You made promises, but you broke them with the same mouth.


That sealed the secrets and set them free
You kept secrets hidden and then revealed them.


But don't be surprised if by the end of tonight
But don't be shocked if you have nothing to say by the end of tonight.


You have nothing left to say
It's possible that you may have nothing to say at all.


As cold as the ice that kept your heart beating
You seem cold and heartless.


Your stare it broke my stride
Your intense staring made me falter.


But in the heat of this moment that brought us close
But in this moment of passion that drew us close,


I can feel your grip start to slip tonight
I can sense that you are losing your hold on me.


Don't say you're sorry, forgiveness won't save you
Don't bother apologizing because I won't forgive you.


No, and neither will I, I won't be your alibi
I won't support you, and I won't make excuses for you.


I won't be your scapegoat this time
I won't take the blame for your wrongdoing.


And this will be the last time I bleed for you
This will be the final time I suffer pain for you.


I've wasted away giving you all I had
I've given you everything, and yet it's all gone to waste.


And leaving nothing for myself
And I've left nothing for myself.


Tell me, is this what you wanted? (To see me wither away?)
Did you want to see me deteriorate?


Tell me, is this why you came? (To watch me die?)
Did you come to see me perish?


Follow me to the depths of hell
Come follow me to the most extreme depths of despair.


I'll show you where you belong
There, I will reveal where you truly deserve to be.




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