Forgiven
WANK Lyrics


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I recognize suspicion
I see it in your eyes
I'm not the devil with the art of telling lies
I've got no more than a strong alibi
You're lacking evidence so I must deny
(Chorus)
And then the lightning comes
Somebody stole my heart
Now I can't explain
Where it is
I'm going down to the river,
Bathe in the water
It's a way to make a living
But will I be forgiven?
Down to the river,
Bathe in the water
It's a way to make a living
But will I be forgiven?
Forgiven
Tell me (tell me)
What's on your mind
You've got that look that says I'm leaving
I never wanted to hurt you this way
So now it's time I fade away
Chorus x2
Down to the river
Bathe in the water




It's a way to make a living
But will I be forgiven?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to WANK's song Forgiven seem to speak to the idea of facing suspicion and possibly being accused of something that one did not do. The verses communicate the frustration that comes with being the target of such suspicion, particularly when there is no evidence to support the allegations. In the face of questioning, the singer attempts to offer an alibi and deny any wrongdoing, but it seems that they are met with disbelief.


The chorus brings a shift in tone, with the introduction of a metaphor: lightning that steals the singer's heart. This seems to intensify the turmoil that the singer is feeling. The subsequent lines about going down to the river to bathe in the water suggest a desire for renewal or purification, perhaps in response to the difficult situation that the singer finds themselves in. The repetition of the chorus and the final question of whether or not they will be forgiven hints at a sense of guilt or wrongdoing that the singer may be experiencing - even if it's not related to the specific circumstances of suspicion mentioned earlier. Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of conflict and struggle, both internally and with others.


Line by Line Meaning

I recognize suspicion
I acknowledge that you have doubts about me


I see it in your eyes
I can tell from the way you're looking at me


I'm not the devil with the art of telling lies
Contrary to what you may think, I'm not a master of deceit


I've got no more than a strong alibi
I have a solid proof of my innocence


You're lacking evidence so I must deny
Just because you don't have any proof, I'm not going to admit to something I didn't do


And then the lightning comes
Unexpected things happen that can change the course of events


Somebody stole my heart
Someone has captured my affection


Now I can't explain
I don't have the words to describe how I feel


Where it is
I don't know where my heart is leading me


I'm going down to the river,
I'm taking some time to myself


Bathe in the water
Cleanse myself of any negative thoughts or feelings


It's a way to make a living
This is how I cope with life's challenges


But will I be forgiven?
I hope that in the end, I will be absolved of any wrongdoing


Tell me (tell me)
Please be honest with me


What's on your mind
What are you thinking about right now?


You've got that look that says I'm leaving
Your facial expression tells me that you're considering walking away


I never wanted to hurt you this way
I didn't intend to cause you pain


So now it's time I fade away
I think it's best if I just disappear for a while


Down to the river, Bathe in the water It's a way to make a living But will I be forgiven?
Reiterated chorus with the same meanings




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: CLARENCE CLEMONS, NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN, WALTER AFANASIEFF

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