Forgive Myself
Sam Smith Lyrics

Oh
The singer is beginning the song with a contemplative sound.

Do you think of me when you're in California alone?
The singer is questioning whether the listener is thinking about them when they are away.

It's a lonely place at the best of times, Lord knows
The singer comments on how California is known to be a solitary environment.

I won't lie to you, I could have given you more
The artist acknowledges that they could have done more for the listener.

But life got fast, good things don't last anymore
The artist blames the speed of life for the relationship's end.

Now and then you cross my mind
The singer is admitting that the listener still comes up in their thoughts from time to time.

It takes me back to a sweeter time
The singer reminisces about past memories and the relationship's good times.

But I let it go
The artist has moved on from the past and has let go of the relationship.

I let you go
The artist has forgiven the listener and has moved on from the relationship.

'Til I wake up in the morning, you're all that I see
The artist's first thought of the day is about the listener.

You run through my head, in and out of my dreams
The listener is a constant presence in the singer's thoughts and dreams.

Breathe for a minute, try and focus on me
The artist tries to focus on themselves and takes a deep breath.

But I can't think of anyone else
The singer is too preoccupied with the listener and can't focus on anything else.

Now my heart is broken and I'm crying on the floor
The end of the relationship has caused the singer great emotional distress.

And every part of me hopes you walk through the door
Despite the pain, the singer still hopes for a reunion with the listener.

But you're not here, baby, and I can't love anyone else
The artist is still in love with the listener and can't move on to another relationship.

'Til I forgive myself
The artist realizes that they must forgive themselves for the end of the relationship and its aftermath to move on.

Did you lie to me when you said I was all that you need?
The singer is questioning the listener's sincerity in past statements.

Guess we'll never know all the beautiful things we could be
The singer reflects on the missed potential of the relationship.

'Til I forgive myself, ooh
The artist repeats the idea that self-forgiveness is necessary for moving on.

'Til I forgive myself, ooh
The artist repeats the idea that self-forgiveness is necessary for moving on.

'Til I wake up in the morning, you're all that I see
The artist still thinks about the listener first thing in the morning.

You run through my head, in and out of my dreams
The listener continues to be a presence in the singer's thoughts and dreams.

Breathe for a minute, try and focus on me
The artist tries to shift their focus back to themselves.

But I can't think of anyone else
The singer is still too preoccupied with the listener to focus on anything else.

Now my heart is broken and I'm crying on the floor
The singer is still feeling the pain of the broken relationship.

And every part of me hopes you walk through the door
The singer still hopes for a reconciliation, despite the pain.

But you're not here, baby, and I can't love anyone else
The artist is still in love with the listener and can't move on to another relationship.

'Til I forgive myself
The artist repeats the importance of self-forgiveness for moving on.