Yeasayer released their second studio album, Odd Blood, in February 2010, featuring more pop music influences than earlier work. The band revealed that the album came out of a massive acid trip in New Zealand. Peter Gabriel’s drummer Jerry Marotta helped to record Odd Blood in an upstate New York studio packed with rare synths and percussion instruments from around the globe to create the characteristic worldbeat sound of the album.
Yeasayer released their third studio album, Fragrant World, in August 2012. According to the Fingers Never Bleed Songfacts, it was named after a track that didn't make the new album's final cut.
Yeasayer officially announced its dissolution on December 19, 2019.
Forgiveness
Yeasayer Lyrics
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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
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
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.