Influenced by his Pentecostal Church and the Blues Radio Times, with his parents Millsap created a sound between country, alt-country, folk, traditional. americana, blues and rock. While Millsap plays harp, acoustic- and slideguitar, you also find acoustic-bass and violin in his band.
Discography:
2012 - Palisade" 18.04. - Okrahoma Records
2014 - Parker Millsap - 04.02. - Okrahoma Records
2016 - The Very Last Day - 25.03. - Okrahoma Records
2018 - Other Arrangements
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forgive me
Parker Millsap Lyrics
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Way down inside me
Sometimes they work to the surface
In just the right lighting
You can see them beside me
Well I swear, I don't let 'em out on purpose
Excuse me from the table
To swallow my throat song here tonight
Like something is broken
Don't mind my choking
On the words I should never have thought
Please forgive me
For the sinner I am
Treat me like a child
As I'm half a man
But please forgive me
I stepped on the line in the sand
Now I'm trying just as hard as I can
I've got darkness below me
I need you to show me
The way that I should behave
I been in my closet
I shut it and locked it
Let me out, give me my chain, I'll be your slave
I've got rooms full of questions
Quite a collection
But answers, I have only a few
Well, I could use your help
Clearing off these shelves
And maybe find just a little bit of truth
Please forgive me
For the sinner I am
Treat me like a child
As I'm half a man
But please forgive me
I stepped on the line in the sand
Now I'm trying just as hard as I can
Oh, I'm trying just as hard as I can
Lord, I'm trying just as hard as I can
The imagery in the lyrics of "Forgive Me" by Parker Millsap speaks to the internal struggles of the human psyche, particularly when it comes to the weight of guilt and shame. The mention of shadows and darkness within the singer gives the impression that they have something to hide, and that their true nature is obscured by a veneer of goodness. The line "sometimes they work to the surface in just the right lighting" implies that the singer is adept at disguising their inner turmoil, but that it can still be exposed by chance. The stanza about choking on words and feeling like something is broken speaks to the struggle of trying to live up to societal expectations and the pain of failure. The repetition of the plea for forgiveness underscores the singer's desperation to be absolved of their wrongdoing, but also acknowledges the fact that it may be difficult to completely let go of their past mistakes.
The use of religious imagery and phrasing throughout the song, such as "sinner," "line in the sand," and "Lord," suggests that the singer is grappling with existential questions about morality and the possibility of redemption. There is a sense of humility in the phrase "treat me like a child, as I'm half a man," which highlights the fact that the singer recognizes their own shortcomings and desires to be better. In the final verse, the singer asks for help in finding truth and clarity amidst the "rooms full of questions" in their mind. Overall, "Forgive Me" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the complexities of human frailty and the universal need for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got shadows in hiding
I have darkness within me that I keep hidden
Way down inside me
This darkness resides deep within me
Sometimes they work to the surface
Occasionally, these shadows come to the forefront
In just the right lighting
Under specific circumstances, they become visible
You can see them beside me
Others can witness the manifestation of my inner shadows
Well I swear, I don't let 'em out on purpose
I don't intentionally reveal them
Excuse me from the table
Pardon me for needing to step away
It's just I'm not able
I am unable to uphold my composure
To swallow my throat song here tonight
To contain my emotions in this moment
Like something is broken
I feel lost and broken
Don't mind my choking
Please excuse my inability to control my emotions
On the words I should never have thought
I regret the thoughts that are consuming me
Please forgive me
I am asking for forgiveness
For the sinner I am
I acknowledge my wrongdoing
Treat me like a child
I need guidance and compassion
As I'm half a man
I am flawed and incomplete
But please forgive me
I implore you to show me mercy
I stepped on the line in the sand
I crossed a moral boundary
Now I'm trying just as hard as I can
I am making a sincere effort to make things right
I've got darkness below me
I am burdened by inner turmoil
I need you to show me
I am seeking guidance from someone I trust
The way that I should behave
I need to know how to act properly
I been in my closet
I have been hiding from my problems
I shut it and locked it
I closed myself off from the world
Let me out, give me my chain, I'll be your slave
Please help me break free from my self-imposed isolation and I will submit to your guidance
I've got rooms full of questions
I am filled with uncertainty and doubt
Quite a collection
I have accumulated many unanswered queries
But answers, I have only a few
I have very few solutions to my problems
Well, I could use your help
I need support and assistance
Clearing off these shelves
Removing these doubts and uncertainties
And maybe find just a little bit of truth
I am searching for some clarity
Oh, I'm trying just as hard as I can
I am making every effort to improve
Lord, I'm trying just as hard as I can
I am desperately trying to better myself
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.