Discography:
1. Snuff the Punk (1994)
2. Brown (1996)
3. The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999)
4. Satellite (2001)
5. Payable on Death (2003)
6. Testify (2006)
7. When Angels & Serpents Dance (2008)
8. Murdered Love (2012)
9. The Awakening (2015)
10. Circles (2018)
Thinking About Forever
P.O.D. Lyrics
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Decide not to hide feelings inside, even though they hurt
Sometimes, I forget to remember you
It's easy to lock away the pains, don't want to relive it through
But I stay strong, you taught me how to move on in this world
I married my sweetheart, even got a little baby girl
I wish you could see her, I swear she looks just like you
If you can hear me, show me a sign, please send her a butterfly or two
I'm thinking about forever (missing you)
I know you're so much better (we made it through)
Now I know what it means to live for someone else
To give up yourself
Things have changed, at times it gets kind of strange
Your love remains the same
Do I make you proud? Mama, can you see me now?
Whatever is good in me is because you showed me how to take love by the hand
And so now I can share you with my baby
So that she can understand
I'm thinking about forever (missing you)
I know you're so much better (we made it through)
I'm thinking about forever (missing you)
I know you're so much better (we made it through)
I'm thinking about forever (missing you)
I'm tripping on whatever (hearing you)
In P.O.D.'s "Thinking About Forever," the lyrics tell the story of someone who is trying to move on from the pain of losing a loved one, most likely the singer's mother. The song opens with the acknowledgement that time has passed, and although the person has tried to "carry on with life," it's difficult to hide the pain inside. While they may forget to remember the loved one at times, it's ultimately impossible to fully shut out the memories and emotions associated with their loss.
However, the song takes a turn towards hopefulness and perspective, as the person reflects on how their loved one taught them how to "move on in this world." They have since gotten married and started a family, but they still wish their loved one could see their child and share in the joy. The refrain of "thinking about forever, missing you, we made it through" speaks to the idea that while the loss is still felt, the person has come to understand that their loved one's love and influence remains with them always.
Overall, "Thinking About Forever" is a poignant heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed on. It captures both the longing for the presence of the loved one as well as the appreciation for the lessons and love they shared while alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Time goes by and God know I try to carry on with life
Despite the passing of time, I try to push forward with my life.
Decide not to hide feelings inside, even though they hurt
I choose not to suppress my emotions, even if it causes me pain.
Sometimes, I forget to remember you
Occasionally, I neglect to think of you and the impact you had on my life.
It's easy to lock away the pains, don't want to relive it through
It's tempting to bury my pain and avoid reliving it.
But I stay strong, you taught me how to move on in this world
I remain resilient because you instilled in me the skills to move forward.
I married my sweetheart, even got a little baby girl
I started a family and have a daughter who brings me joy.
I wish you could see her, I swear she looks just like you
I long for you to witness my daughter's appearance that's reminiscent of yours.
If you can hear me, show me a sign, please send her a butterfly or two
If you're able to hear me, I ask that you send a sign to my daughter in the form of a butterfly.
Now I know what it means to live for someone else
I understand the sacrifice involved in living for someone else rather than myself.
To give up yourself
To surrender your own desires and needs for the sake of someone else.
Things have changed, at times it gets kind of strange
Life has evolved and can sometimes become unfamiliar.
Your love remains the same
Despite everything that has shifted, your love for me has remained constant.
Do I make you proud? Mama, can you see me now?
I wonder if I'm living up to your expectations and if you're watching me.
Whatever is good in me is because you showed me how to take love by the hand
I credit you for teaching me how to embrace love fully and positively.
And so now I can share you with my baby
Now, I can introduce my daughter to you and keep your memory alive.
So that she can understand
So that she may comprehend the impact of your life and love upon our family.
I'm tripping on whatever (hearing you)
I become emotional and overwhelmed when I think about hearing your voice again.
I'm thinking about forever (missing you)
I ponder the lasting impact of your absence on my life.
I know you're so much better (we made it through)
I'm aware that you're no longer suffering and that we've survived without you.
I'm thinking about forever (missing you)
Again, I contemplate the enduring impact of your loss on my life.
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Patrick Oakes
Love you guys sharing your stories, it is a special kind of person that can share their pain without restrain or concern of judgement. I loved and empathized this song when it first came out.
I am 47 now and have lost so many friends and family and look forward to the day when I will see them again.
I also wanted you to know that if you have a friend or a family member that has been told they have x amount of time to live ...tell them you love them now but do not give up on them do not let them see you in despair.
I tell you this because they need your strength.
I needed it when they told me I had stage 5 cancer of the saliva gland. 5 years later i have some titanium in my jaw and part of my leg is now part of my face but i made it and it was with the love and care and the promise of hope i saw in those that were around me.
I do not believe i would have made it without them.
For those of you who have already lost a loved one...may your heart be healed and may you have compassion for others going thru the same or similar.
For those of you who know someone that has been given a death sentence by the medical system. Tell em you heard about me and if they need any advice or support they can email me at posh7226@gmail.com.
I promise to respond.
Krys Dodd
There are so many heart-crushing stories on here, but I really wanted to tell YOU... You will be okay.
I lost my mother three years and 5 months ago, in a fire of all things. The heartbreak from losing a mother, especially for a girl (not to negate males responses) is so immense it feels like you will never heal or recover.
I am still trying to come to terms with losing my mother, and this song also resonates for me. But the pain, it does ease up, it becomes easier to talk about her life, what she was to you and what she remains to you. It gets easier to say, 'she's gone'.
And although it gets easier to say and to talk about, we remember them with a heavy heart.
For all the questions you may ask in the future, for all the things she will miss..
Growing up, maturing, adulthood, relationships, marriage, childbirth, raising children, how to's . . . Don't fall apart, and don't be lonely, I believe that our mother's are with us.
Mum's mum passed away 6.3 years ago from cancer.
My father died unexpectedly 10.7 years ago from a heart attack (he was 35).
Also one of my two uncles passed away 20 years ago unexpectedly (he was 25).
Mum was 43.
I don't have much family left and so, I have felt alone a great deal in my life, and I understand the sudden loss. It's not fair, for anyone to have to outlive those they love.
Make sure that as you live your life, you honor her memory as you do, somehow it makes life more fulfilling, even when we're miserable.
Take care of yourself and nurture your heart.
Michael Bizzarro
Since people are sharing stories.
I was born in Juneau Alaska, however my family lived in Maine at the time. I was the oldest of 3 brothers. My father visiting his uncle's who had come to work on the pipeline. After visiting, he enlisted in the Army, and was stationed in Fairbanks, and we settled here after he got out. Fast forward a few years. My mom begins making frequent trips to the hospital, though we were all young at the time, i was about 12 or so, and we weren't told why. Just that she had some tendon issue or something. My cousins aunt and uncle all knew however. I remember one morning waiting at my cousin's house for the bus. My aunt had said "let's all say a prayer for aunt Terri"
I said why? She just has a torn tendon. I got a bunch of weird looks that I didn't understand at the time.
A few more trips to the hospital and being flown to anchorage, coming back and staying over night, my father took us to the hospital early in the morning to see my mom. I asked when they were going to fix her tendon. My dad's eyes never left the road and he said "you're mom has a tumor".
I remember hearing about what tumors were before, so I asked "like, cancer?"
When he answered i remember staring out the window. It was January. 30 below, and the windows were frosted up. My parents waited until after Christmas to tell us, so not to ruin the holiday. Everything became a blur after that. My mom officially went into remission 2 years later. However, the following Christmas, she started going to the hospital again. I remember her 3rd overnight in a row. My heart just satsay my stomach. That terrible feeling in the pit of your stomach. I tried distracting yourself with video games. My father signed up as a private military contractor and went to fight in Iraq to pay for my mother's treatment down at the mayo clinic in florida, and for thr 2nd mortgage they took out to pay for her other treatments. My grandfather came to Alaska to watch us for a year. My mother returned, first, and my dad came home from the middle East a few month's later. He was a completely different person. I still don't fully know what happened to him while he was over there, but he had severe ptsd. My mother began to quickly deteriorate. Hairloss. Went from 200 lbs to about 90. She was bedridden and couldn't even walk on her own. Had to put a toilet in her bedroom and We had to carry her out to the dining room for my 18th birthday. Her favorite time of year was Christmas. We decorated her whole room and played Christmas music for her, even as She passed away. She lossed her battle on November 12th, 2008.
My father began to deteriorate mentally after that. Ptsd ontop of losing his wife a few month's after returning. He completely lossed it.
That's still only the beginning of the story, but is the most relevant to this thread.
Throughout the whole 8 year battle. She was always smiling. Always having a positive attitude about everything right up to the end, regardless of that fucking disease. Man i miss her.
Fuck Cancer.
Victor Perez
I remember as a teen growing up I'd listen to this song many times. Now my mom passed away last year in December. This song hits so different now 😞 I miss u mom
The Thirst Hokage
2019 and this is still a beautiful song . timeless
Delias Mysis
2022 ... timeless
Giovanna bianchini
É fácil trancar as dores, não quero revivê-las
Mas eu continuo forte, você me mostrou como me virar nesse mundo🎶
williams gomes
Esse album não fica velho. Uma obra prima!!
Adam Ngangan
an absolute hidden gem from P.O.D.
Otis Arcade
The structure of this song and the way everything flows is immaculate. I can’t listen to this song often but when I do…. ❤
Kyle HILLING
I lost my mom this weekend and she liked your music thank you for bringing joy to her life and creating songs to help ease our pain and give hope for a brighter future
king of kings
Song means so much more now that my grandma passed away. Pod will always be my favorite band! God bless you all!
Nuno Henriques
I just lost my mom three weeks ago today to cancer... Its was almost 8 years of fights, sacreficies, pains and a big smile upon her face like it was nothing with her, every single day against this fucking desease for nothing! I never thought that after so much time and so much fights that she would parish so quickly from one day to the other. Never thought of earying this song so early. Where ever you are mom, i hope that you are in a better place and i hope that im making you proud!