Unforgiven
Unforgiven Redemption: A Journey Through Guilt and Self-Forgiveness
Lyrics
The belt snaps and it's back to reality
The speaker faces a harsh reality as the metaphorical "belt snaps," suggesting a sudden awakening to a difficult truth or situation.
Boy it's for your own good
Someone, possibly an authority figure, asserts that the speaker's suffering is for their own benefit, implying tough love or discipline.
He tries to beat her out of me
The speaker reveals a history of physical abuse, as someone attempted to "beat" a certain aspect out of them.
Can't help but to think how I was just a kid
Reflecting on the past, the speaker laments being a child during a traumatic experience.
Now i seek redemptions for the wrongs i never did
The speaker seeks redemption for actions they never committed, possibly feeling guilt or responsibility for something beyond their control.
When the sky falls, let it was this guilt away
The speaker expresses a desire for catharsis or release from guilt when facing difficult circumstances ("sky falls").
It was my fault
Admitting fault, the speaker shoulders the burden of guilt for a past event.
Was a weight I carried with me everyday
The weight of guilt is a constant companion for the speaker, affecting them every day.
Unforgiven
The term "Unforgiven" may indicate a sense of being unable to forgive oneself, trapped in a cycle of guilt.
I can't get out, still trying to find my way out
The speaker struggles to escape their predicament, searching for a way out of their emotional turmoil.
Can't you see?
The speaker questions if others can perceive their struggles, emphasizing the burden of insecurities that they carry.
I'm only big so i can carry all my insecurities
The speaker's physical size is a metaphor for their attempt to bear the weight of their insecurities, using external strength to cope.
Self worth is like my reflection
Comparing self-worth to a reflection, the speaker implies a lack of clarity or positive self-perception.
It's been decades since it glanced at me
Decades have passed since the speaker last felt a positive connection with their self-worth, highlighting the enduring struggle.
So what do i do? How do I move?
The speaker is unsure how to proceed and move forward in life, contemplating the need for forgiveness and proof of their worth.
Do i forgive me? Do I even have anything to prove?
Questioning the need to forgive oneself and the existence of anything to prove, the speaker grapples with their internal conflicts.
So what do i do? How do I move?
Reiterating the uncertainty about moving forward and seeking guidance on how to navigate the complexities of self-forgiveness.
How the fuck do i forgive me?
The speaker expresses frustration at the daunting task of forgiving themselves, using strong language to convey the difficulty.
So what do i do? How do I move?
Continuing the theme of uncertainty, the speaker questions how to move forward and forgive oneself, emphasizing the internal struggle.
How the fuck do i forgive myself?
Using strong language again, the speaker expresses the intense challenge of forgiving themselves and facing their own demons.
Redemptions for wrongs I never
Reiteration of seeking redemption for actions that were never committed, underlining the persistent burden of unfounded guilt.
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