Born in Ireland in 1970. Perry Blake released his eponymous debut album in … Read Full Bio ↴Born in Ireland in 1970. Perry Blake released his eponymous debut album in 1998. It was to establish him as a massive cult artist across Europe. Critical reaction in the UK was also raptutous, with magazines like "Q" and "Uncut" shouting his praises from the rooftops. BBC Radio, Jo Wiley made his first two releases her singles of the week.

Neatly described as one of the world's best-kept secrets, Blake has released five studio albums, a sountrack to french movie "Presque Rien" and a live album recorded with an orchestra at Cirque Royale in Brussels.

In February 2005 Blake received a gold disc for two songs he co-wrote with Marco Sabiu for French icon Francoise Hardy. The album also won a French grammy.

Blake also had two songs featured in the movie "Trois Petites Filles", directed by Cannes award winning director, Jean-Loup Hubbert. He has collaborated with French Top 20 artist, Emilie Simon, performing a duet and scoring the choral arrangements.

Perry Blakes sixth studio album 'Canyon Songs' will be released in spring 2007. It's quite a departure from previous work with a strong melancholic country flavour.

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Forgiveness
Perry Blake Lyrics

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I was just looking for that sense of fun
I was just looking for that sense of fun
That you had, that you had in your eyes
I was just waiting for a friend of mine
I was just waiting for a friend of mine
That I knew, that I knew, that I knew

In my past life

My past life
What you'll find if you come is forgiveness
What you'll find if you come is forgiveness

And if you ever come to claim your prize
And if you ever come to claim your prize
Will you look me in the eye?
Will you look?
And I don't see it as a place on earth
No I don't see it as a place on earth
Anymore. Anymore. Anymore. Anymore.

My past life
My past life
What you'll find if you come is forgiveness
What you lost, what you lost was your witness

What did you find?
What did you find in my
My past life
My past life

What you'll find if you come is forgiveness
What you ll find if you come is you're forgiven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Perry Blake's song Forgiveness are introspective and reflective of the singer's past. The repeated lines "I was just looking for that sense of fun" and "I was just waiting for a friend of mine" suggest a longing for a certain time in the past where the singer felt happier and more fulfilled. The mention of "that sense of fun" and "that you had in your eyes" could be interpreted as the presence of someone the singer deeply cared for in their past. The song then transitions into the chorus, where the singer reflects on their past life and acknowledges that forgiveness can be found if they were to come back to it. The repetition of the phrase "what you'll find if you come is forgiveness" emphasizes the idea that despite whatever may have happened in the past, it is always possible to find forgiveness.

The next verse addresses someone who may have wronged the singer in the past. The line "And if you ever come to claim your prize" suggests a confrontation, but the question "will you look me in the eye?" begs for an honest and sincere exchange. The singer then goes on to say that they no longer see the past as a "place on earth," further indicating a sense of detachment or separation from their past life. The final repetition of "what you'll find if you come is forgiveness" is followed by "what you lost was your witness," implying that some part of the person the singer is addressing was lost when they left the singer's life.

Overall, the lyrics to Forgiveness showcase a deep reflection on the past and how it can affect one's present and future. The theme of forgiveness is prominent, suggesting that by acknowledging and forgiving past mistakes, one can move forward in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I was just looking for that sense of fun
I was searching for the same fun and exciting spirit that you once had

That you had, that you had in your eyes
I was looking for the same sense of joy and wonder that was once reflected in your eyes

I was just waiting for a friend of mine
I was waiting patiently for a dear friend of mine

That I knew, that I knew, that I knew
A friend that I knew well and cherished deeply

In my past life
Refers to a time in the past when things were different and simpler

What you'll find if you come is forgiveness
If you come back now, you will find that I am willing to forgive you for the pain you have caused me before

And if you ever come to claim your prize
If you ever return and try to make amends for your past wrongdoings

Will you look me in the eye?
Will you have the courage to face me and take responsibility for your actions?

And I don't see it as a place on earth
The place we shared and the happiness we had cannot be found in the material world

Anymore. Anymore. Anymore. Anymore.
It has been lost and can never be fully rekindled

What you lost, what you lost was your witness
What you have truly lost is your moral compass and your sense of self-respect

What did you find? What did you find in my
What did you discover about yourself by looking back on our relationship together?

What you'll find if you come is you're forgiven
If you are brave enough to come back, you will find that you are forgiven and your soul can be healed as well

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