Answer Me
Yearning for Redemption: Unraveling the Emotions in Anton LaVey's 'Answer Me'
Lyrics
Answer me, oh, my love
Expressing a desire for a response from the loved one.
Just what sin have I been guilty of?
Pleading for an explanation of perceived wrongdoing or sin.
Tell me how I came to lose your love
Seeking understanding about the loss of affection.
Please answer me, sweetheart
Reiterating the request for a response, emphasizing endearment.
You were mine yesterday
Reflecting on past ownership of the loved one's heart.
I believed that love was here to stay
Expressing a belief in the permanence of love.
Won't you tell me where I've gone astray?
Asking for guidance on where the relationship went wrong.
Please answer me, my love
Repeating the plea for a response with affectionate language.
If you're happier without me
Acknowledging the possibility of the loved one being happier without them.
I'll try not to care
Expressing a willingness to try not to care if separation brings happiness.
But if you still think about me
Asking the loved one to consider the impact on the speaker.
Please listen to my prayer
Pleading for the loved one to listen to their prayer.
You must know I've been true
Asserting fidelity and loyalty to the loved one.
Won't you say that we can start anew?
Requesting a chance to start anew despite past difficulties.
In my sorrow now I turn to you
Turning to the loved one for comfort and support in sorrow.
Please answer me, my love
Reiterating the plea for a response with affectionate language.
(If you're happier without me)
Repeating the acknowledgment of potential happiness without the speaker.
(I'll try not to care)
Reiterating the willingness to try not to care.
But if you still think about me
Repeating the request for the loved one to think about the speaker.
Please listen to my prayer
Repeating the plea for the loved one to listen to the speaker's prayer.
You must know (you must know) I've been true (I've been true)
Emphasizing the speaker's fidelity and truthfulness.
Won't you say that we can start anew?
Requesting a declaration to start anew despite past difficulties.
In my sorrow now I turn to you
Reiterating the turn to the loved one for solace in sorrow.
Please answer me, my love
Repeating the plea for a response with affectionate language.
Answer me, my love
Final plea for an answer from the loved one.
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