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1. Power metal band from France (split-up).
2. Progressive doom metal band from the USA (split-up).
Forgive Me
Oversoul Lyrics
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The weight brought me to a fall
All the guilt and the shame
It's us who are to blame
There was no excuse
For your life to abuse
Played the executioner
Thoughts of nothingness
Feelings of emptiness
Gray clouds hang over me
Images of what came to be
The pain I feel, I can't hide
It hurts to cover up, what's inside
I wish I could take it back
Seeing your eyes rool into the black
Who were we to decide your fate
Told you we loved but all was take
Mourning again, it's a loss
Shoul've done better whatever the cost
We let you down in the worst way
All of this is why I'm saddened today
In my world there's cause for alarm
When I watched you die in my arms
All of this is making my soul bleed
All I ask of you is will you forgive me
The chorus of Oversoul's song Forgive Me is a plea for forgiveness from the singer towards the person they have wronged. The lyrics describe the weight of guilt and shame that the singer carries because of their actions. The verses explore the singer's thoughts and feelings of emptiness and pain. The lyrics depict the singer's regret and sorrow for their actions that led to the downfall of the person they are addressing.
The lyrics suggest that the person the singer has wronged has died, which adds another layer of tragedy to the story. The singer expresses remorse for their role in the person's death, calling themselves guilty of legal murder, and questioning who they were to decide the person's fate. The pain and guilt they feel are so intense that they cannot hide their emotions or cover up what's inside.
The singer acknowledges that they should have done better, whatever the cost, and that they let down the person "in the worst way." The last lines of the song are particularly striking, as the singer reveals that watching the person die in their arms has left their soul bleeding. The song is a powerful exploration of guilt, regret, and the need for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to ignore it all
I attempted to disregard the negativity that surrounded me
The weight brought me to a fall
The burden caused me to stumble
All the guilt and the shame
I experienced remorse and embarrassment
It's us who are to blame
We are the ones responsible for our actions
There was no excuse
No justification can excuse the wrong that was done
For your life to abuse
To harm and mistreat your existence
Played the executioner
Acted as the one to carry out deathly punishment
Guilty of legal murder
Held accountable for the lawful act of taking a life
Thoughts of nothingness
Ideas of emptiness and lacking meaning
Feelings of emptiness
Emotions of being vacant and unfulfilled
Gray clouds hang over me
Overcast skies linger above me
Images of what came to be
Mental pictures of what happened and the result
The pain I feel, I can't hide
I cannot conceal the agony within me
It hurts to cover up, what's inside
It is painful to hide what I truly feel
I wish I could take it back
I desire to reverse the past
Seeing your eyes roll into the black
Witnessing the darkness consume your eyes as you passed away
Who were we to decide your fate
We had no right to determine your destiny
Told you we loved but all was take
Although we claimed to care for you, we only benefitted ourselves
Mourning again, it's a loss
Once again, I am grieving over a death
Should've done better whatever the cost
We should have performed better no matter the expense
We let you down in the worst way
We betrayed and disappointed you in the most severe manner
All of this is why I'm saddened today
The reason for my present sorrow stems from all of this
In my world there's cause for alarm
My reality is alarming and concerning
When I watched you die in my arms
As I held you, I witnessed your death
All of this is making my soul bleed
All of this is causing intense emotional pain within me
All I ask of you is will you forgive me
My only request is for your forgiveness
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Everton Silva
I tried to ignore it all
The weight brought me to a fall
All the guilt and the shame
It's us who are to blame
There was no excuse
For your life to abuse
Played the executioner
Guilty of legal murder
Thoughts of nothingness
Feelings of emptiness
Gray clouds hang over me
Images of what came to be
The pain I feel, I can't hide
It hurts to cover up, what's inside
I wish I could take it back
Seeing your eyes rool into the black
Who were we to decide your fate
Told you we loved but all was take
Mourning again, it's a loss
Shoul've done better whatever the cost
We let you down in the worst way
All of this is why I'm saddened today
In my world there's cause for alarm
When I watched you die in my arms
All of this is making my soul bleed
All I ask of you is will you forgive me