Forgive Me
Kim Wilde Lyrics

What have you done to me
An abstract question regarding the singer's emotions and situation

What have you done to me
Repetition of the original question, perhaps with greater emphasis or despair

I want you to forgive me
The singer desires forgiveness from an unspecified party

What have you done to me
Reiteration of the original question, now with a sense of confusion or conflict

I want you to forgive me
Restatement of the singer's apologies and hope for pardon

What have you done to me
Final repetition of the initial question, perhaps with an even greater sense of desperation

Now's the time to look further to the future
The present moment demands a greater consideration of what is to come

On the line our planet's warnings go unheard
Despite signs of danger or distress, many are ignoring the looming threats facing humanity and the earth

The world is sending an S.O.S. to us all
A collective sense of crisis and distress afflicts the planet

Is sending an S.O.S. but her call
The planet's attempts at communicating or warning us are being neglected or misunderstood

Is lost in confusion as she falls
The metaphorical or literal collapse of the planet or our systems of survival is imminent

For all that we take
Acknowledgement that humans exploit or use up resources without regard for their limits or consequences

For all our mistakes
Recognition of past wrongdoings or errors of judgment

Please know that I want you to forgive me
Emphasis on the singer's sincere and earnest desire for forgiveness

For all that we waste
Admission of negligence or carelessness in our consumption or management of resources

With so much at stake
The consequences of our actions are dire and potentially catastrophic

Don't say it's too late
Urging against resignation or fatalism in the face of impending disaster

That we've sealed your fate
The acknowledgement that the planet's fate hangs in the balance based on human actions

Like a child you need our love and protection
The planet is in a vulnerable and dependent state, relying on humanity for care and preservation

Now defiled we all stand guilty of our crime
Humanity has violated or corrupted the world and bears responsibility for its current state

Is lost in our greed for having it all
The root cause of many environmental and social crises stems from a fixation on accumulation or excessive materialism

Why don't you look after me
A rhetorical question aimed at the indifferent or inattentive parties who could prevent harm or damage to the planet

I want you to forgive me
Repetitious request for absolution, perhaps with greater passion or regret

What have you done to me
Final iteration of the original question, with a sense of mystery, accusation, or disbelief

I want you to forgive me
Reiterated plea for forgiveness, perhaps with more desperation or hopelessness

I want you to forgive me
Final repetition of the singer's desire for forgiveness, perhaps with resignation or acceptance of responsibility

For all that we take
Final repetition of the acknowledgment of humanity's exploitation of resources, perhaps with a sense of finality or urgency