Mistakes
Godsmack (Awake 2000) Lyrics


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No, I don't feel a thing.
Life's going by me. And still I say,
Oh God! I'm making the same mistakes.

Low? I'm on empty.
Try to erase all the bad times.
Free? I don't seem to be.
My soul remains tied to your life.
Every breath you breathe deep, I feel you circulating through me.




I'll never forgive myself again.
I'm so sick and tired of making the same mistakes.

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from Godsmack's song "Mistakes" which was released in the year 2000. The song is about feeling stuck and stagnant in life, and getting tired of making the same mistakes over and over again. The singer admits that they don't feel anything and that life just seems to be passing them by. They are trying to erase their past mistakes, but still feel tied to them. The singer also mentions feeling low and empty and not being able to move on from their past mistakes. Despite feeling the presence of someone they care about in every breath they take, they still find it hard to forgive themselves for their past mistakes.


The song "Mistakes" was well received by both critics and fans alike. It featured on Godsmack's second studio album "Awake", which went on to be certified double platinum in the United States. The album debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews and praise for its themes of introspection and self-reflection.


Line by Line Meaning

No, I don't feel a thing.
I feel nothing, numb to feeling anything at all.


Life's going by me. And still I say,
Time is passing me by and yet, I keep repeating my past actions.


Oh God! I'm making the same mistakes.
I am recognizing the repetitive nature of my actions and pleading for help to prevent them.


Low? I'm on empty.
I feel defeated and lacking in energy and motivation.


Try to erase all the bad times.
Attempting to erase and forget all of the negative experiences from the past.


Free? I don't seem to be.
Despite my attempts to move on from the past, I am still feeling trapped.


My soul remains tied to your life.
I am still emotionally connected to someone or something, unable to fully let go.


Every breath you breathe deep, I feel you circulating through me.
The presence and impact of the person or thing I can't let go of is still felt within me.


I'll never forgive myself again.
Past mistakes have left me with guilt and self-hatred, leading to an inability to forgive myself for my actions.


I'm so sick and tired of making the same mistakes.
The repetition of my past mistakes has left me feeling exhausted and drained.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVATORE P. ERNA, TONY ROMBOLA

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