You Are Forgiven
Forgiveness Unveiled: Anaïs Mitchell's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Every lump inside your throat
Refers to the emotional discomfort or sorrow symbolized by a lump in the throat.
Every crumpled little note
Alludes to discarded or crumpled messages, possibly representing failed communication.
Every idle dial tone
Points to the disappointment of unreturned calls, emphasizing communication breakdown.
Every hook you hung it on
Suggests unresolved issues or emotions associated with certain memories or experiences.
Everything you should have said
Reflects on unspoken words or regrets about things left unsaid in a relationship.
Everything you said instead
Contrasts what should have been said with what was actually expressed, indicating a sense of missed opportunities.
On the stairs and in the halls
Mentions locations like stairs and halls, emphasizing the pervasive nature of the relationship's impact.
Everywhere but where he was
Highlights the absence of the person in crucial moments, suggesting emotional distance.
Anything you tried to do
Addresses efforts made, possibly unsuccessfully, and the challenges faced in the relationship.
Any way he looked at you
Describes the scrutinizing gaze of the other person, indicating a critical and possibly strained relationship.
He was never one to praise
Portrays the person as unappreciative or hesitant to praise others openly.
Anybody to his face
Suggests a lack of direct acknowledgment or positive feedback from the person.
Anything he should have said
Addresses the things left unsaid by the person, adding to the sense of emotional void.
Anything he said instead
Contrasts intended words with what was actually spoken, highlighting miscommunication.
In the empty corridor
Emphasizes the emptiness or emotional distance in certain settings, like a corridor.
Anywhere but where you were
Points out the person's absence from significant places, reinforcing a theme of emotional distance.
You are, you are forgiven
Declares forgiveness, possibly representing a personal decision to let go of resentment or negative emotions.
Looked in the mirror
Describes self-reflection in front of a mirror, hinting at confronting one's own emotions and reality.
Couldn't believe what you saw
Expresses disbelief or discomfort at one's own reflection, suggesting inner turmoil.
He is as near to you
Suggests the continued presence or influence of the person in the individual's life.
Now as he ever was
Highlights the enduring closeness of the person, emphasizing their lasting impact.
Grinding your teeth
Depicts physical manifestations of stress or frustration, like teeth grinding.
Trying to sleep it off
Describes attempts to cope with emotional distress by trying to sleep.
Waking up with an aching jaw
Illustrates the physical toll of emotional distress, such as waking up with an aching jaw.
You are, you are, you are forgiven
Reiterates the act of forgiveness, reinforcing the decision to release negative feelings.
You are, you are, you are forgiven
Further emphasizes the repetitive nature of forgiveness, underlining its importance.
You are, you are, you are forgiven
Continues to stress the theme of forgiveness, reinforcing the message of letting go.
You are, you are, you are forgiven
Repeats the declaration of forgiveness, solidifying the resolution to forgive and move forward.
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