Forgive Me
Missy Higgins Lyrics
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But I am learning still
Learning still
Know that I am learning still
And I am burning still
Burning still
Know that I am burning for you still
And all, all, all of my light is for you
And home, home's anywhere you are to
So take this one fallen man on his knees
Saying please forgive me
Oh my God how you make it hard
Not to pick the apple
Pick the apple
And Lord I long to give it back
And I was on shakey land
Lost and unsure I opened my hand
And she held it like sinking sand
And all, all, all of my light is for you
And home, home's anywhere you are to
So take this one fallen man on his knees
Saying please
And all, all, all of my light is for you
And home, home's anywhere you are to
So take this one fallen man on his knees
Saying please forgive me
Forgive me
Forgive me
The song "Forgive Me" by Missy Higgins is a moving tribute to a loved one, a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, and a reflection on the struggles of life. In the first verse, Missy sings about a son, possibly her own, and the mistakes she has made as a parent. She acknowledges that she is still learning and wants her child to know that. The second half of the verse is about her wife, who is the love of her life, and how she is still passionately in love with her.
The second verse speaks to a higher power. Missy talks to God about the temptation to sin, using the metaphor of picking the apple from the tree in the Garden of Eden. She recognizes that it is difficult to resist temptation, but she longs to give back what she has taken. The verse then moves back to personal relationships, as Missy speaks about being lost and unsure until someone, possibly her wife or a close friend, held her hand like sinking sand, giving her stability.
The chorus repeats twice, and the meaning behind the lyrics becomes clear. All of Missy's light, her love and goodness, is for her loved ones. Home is wherever they are. And in a true moment of vulnerability, she falls to her knees and asks for forgiveness.
Overall, "Forgive Me" is a moving and honest song about the struggle to be a good person and the importance of personal relationships. It acknowledges the difficulty of life, but also the power of love and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my son look at what I've done
As a father, I have failed you at times and I regret it.
But I am learning still
Despite my past mistakes, I am still growing and improving as a person.
Know that I am learning still
I want you to know that I am working on becoming a better person every day.
And oh my wife you are my life
You are the most important thing to me, and I can't imagine my life without you.
And I am burning still
I am still deeply and passionately in love with you.
Burning still
My love for you has not diminished over time.
Know that I am burning for you still
I want you to know that my love for you is as strong as ever.
And all, all, all of my light is for you
I will do anything and everything to make you happy and feel loved.
And home, home's anywhere you are to
As long as I am with you, I feel like I am home.
So take this one fallen man on his knees
I am asking for your forgiveness and help to become a better person.
Saying please forgive me
I deeply regret any pain or hurt I have caused you, and I hope you can forgive me.
Oh my God how you make it hard
It is difficult to resist temptation and do what is right.
Not to pick the apple
To avoid giving in to temptation and sinning.
Pick the apple
To give in to temptation and do something that is wrong or harmful.
And Lord I long to give it back
I wish I could go back in time and undo my mistakes.
And I was on shakey land
I was in a fragile emotional state and feeling unsure of myself.
Lost and unsure I opened my hand
I was feeling lost and vulnerable and reached out for help.
And she held it like sinking sand
The person I reached out to did not give me the support I was hoping for, and I felt even more lost and helpless.
Forgive me
I am truly sorry for my mistakes and hope you can forgive me for any pain I have caused you.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MELISSA HIGGINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidtaylor6638
Heavy song, great song. Beautiful song. Powerful.
@wadjela
Breathtakingly beautiful.
As relevant today as when it was created more than a decade ago.
@AngeloDiBen
These people are so lucky to have witnessed this.
@bunt1691
Drink a couple on the rocks. close eyes, cry. repeat. As a man, she nailed that feeling called regret.
@richardcetinic916
Amen brother.
@madib8431
2019 still crying to this song. I love you for creating it.
@maritree
brought tears to my eyes. amazing song ..killer lyrics and vocals..wow!
@ShirinMirdamadi
great to just listen to and all, but i prefer to keep them open! she is art in her every expression. perfectly complimentary of her gorgeous voice. love this lady!
@Alyssasings
this song is amazing! she is so talented, I made a cover of this song when i was younger thats on my page. She is such an inspiration and is so wonderful live.
@katechristensen7464
You have expressed my sad situation so well. I wish you wel.