Forgiveness
Yeasayer Lyrics


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Let me run

I've come to beg for forgiveness
So forgive me
And I'll take all that I'm given
All that I'm given
And I dream to live by your reason
I am a reason
But I read all of my speeches
All of my speeches

My workstation of the dawn
Doesn't mean that much

And Ive come to beg for forgiveness
So forgive me
And I'll take all that I'm given
All that I'm given
And I try to teach by my doing
Your undoing
But my time will be your ruin
Will be your ruin





My workstation of the dawn
Doesn't mean that much

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yeasayer's song Forgiveness appear to be about seeking redemption and forgiveness after making a mistake or doing wrong. The opening line "Let me run" could represent the singer's desire to escape their problems and seek forgiveness elsewhere. The lines "I've come to beg for forgiveness/So forgive me" indicate that the singer is aware that they have done something wrong and are seeking absolution.


The next few lines "And I'll take all that I'm given/And dream to live by your reason/I am a reason/But I read all of my speeches" suggest that the singer is willing to accept any punishment or consequences for their actions but also wants to learn from their mistakes and follow a better path. The mention of reading speeches could imply that they have prepared in advance for this conversation, perhaps out of guilt or shame.


The repeated line "My workstation of the dawn/Doesn't mean that much" could be a metaphor for the singer's previous way of life or job that they no longer find important or fulfilling. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of regret and a desire to make amends for past mistakes.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me run
I need to escape and avoid my mistakes for a while


I've come to beg for forgiveness
I humbly ask for your pardon for my actions


So forgive me
I hope you accept my apology and let go of any anger or resentment


And I'll take all that I'm given
I am willing to face the consequences of my actions and accept any punishment or reparations


All that I'm given
All that comes my way, good or bad, I will take responsibility


And I dream to live by your reason
I aspire to understand and follow your wisdom and values


I am a reason
I believe in myself and my purpose, but I still make mistakes


But I read all of my speeches
I prepare and analyze my words and actions to avoid further misunderstandings


My workstation of the dawn
My source of inspiration and creativity


Doesn't mean that much
Although important to me, it is insignificant compared to the gravity of the situation


And Ive come to beg for forgiveness
Again, I apologize for my wrongdoing


And I try to teach by my doing
I aim to lead by example and inspire you to follow my actions


Your undoing
But I realize that I may have caused harm, and I want to help you recover and heal


But my time will be your ruin
If my actions were severe, they might affect you negatively in the long term




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anand Mathew Wilder, Ira Wolf Tuton, Luke Fasano

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Wilo Polis

This album is neo-psych bonkers, love it

ØDDBLØØD

The part that starts @2:15 and finishes the song is probably my favorite part of the whole album.

Elusive Moon

Miss you

Mary Lou

Thank you Yeasayer. From all of my soul.

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