Forgiven
I-An-I Lyrics
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These demons won't last a minute
No these demons won't last another minute
In this war
They won't last in this war
They won't last in this war
They won't last
Resurrected from the dead
I'm forgiven
I
Leave it to myself
To put you in place
I leave it to myself
To put you in place
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
This could be what sets you free (what sets you free)
I believed in you put your trust in me
Fooled to think I'd gone for eternity
Your theories can't provide what I can for you
You forgave me, so forgive the free
Oh God
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
The lyrics of I-An-I's song "Forgiven" are about the struggle against inner demons during a battle or war. The opening lines "Oh God, these demons won't last a minute" suggest that the singer is in the midst of a spiritual battle, but is confident that they will emerge victorious. They repeat the phrase "they won't last in this war" to affirm their belief that their demons will be defeated. The song then shifts to a more personal struggle, as the singer acknowledges their own weakness and tendency to place themselves above others.
The lines "Leave it to myself to put you in place" convey a sense of arrogance, as the singer takes responsibility for correcting the behavior of others. However, the repetition of "How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves" suggests that the singer has come to realize their own flaws and weaknesses. They then address God directly, acknowledging that it is only through divine forgiveness that they will be free from their own demons. The final lines "You forgave me, so forgive the free" suggest a sense of humility and a desire to extend the same forgiveness they have received to others.
Overall, "Forgiven" is a song about the struggle against inner demons and the need for divine forgiveness. It suggests that only through humility and a recognition of one's own flaws can one truly overcome their demons and find inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh God
Addressing God
These demons won't last a minute
The demons are weak and will soon be defeated
No these demons won't last another minute
Emphasizing the inevitability of the demons' defeat
In this war
The ongoing battle between good and evil
They won't last in this war
The demons will be vanquished in the war
They won't last in this war
Reiterating their imminent defeat
They won't last
Final emphasis on the demons' weaknesses and defeat
This is a battle fought by the lord
Acknowledging God as the supreme ruler in this war
Resurrected from the dead
Referring to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who defeated death
I'm forgiven
Feeling grateful for being absolved of sins
I
Referring to oneself
Leave it to myself
Taking responsibility for one's actions
To put you in place
Being able to handle situations with tact and precision
How can it be? We were so lost in ourselves
Questioning how it is possible to be forgiven despite past mistakes
Hold on to me (why were we so deceived?)
Seeking comfort and questioning why they fell astray
This could be what sets you free (what sets you free)
Acknowledging that forgiveness has the power to liberate oneself
I believed in you put your trust in me
Having faith in oneself and the ability to help others
Fooled to think I'd gone for eternity
Being mistaken that their mistakes were permanent and irredeemable
Your theories can't provide what I can for you
Believing that their own actions and abilities can provide more than just theoretical solutions
You forgave me, so forgive the free
Encouraging others to forgive themselves as they have been forgiven
Oh God
Ending with another address to God
Lyrics © SUMERIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Shawn Spann
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