Amnesty Is Granted
Love's Redemption: Sammy Hagar's Anthem of Forgiveness and Second Chances
Lyrics
Love's an hourglass
Love is transient and limited, like an hourglass.
Goes out wide, comes in closer
Love fluctuates, moving away and then coming closer.
Time ticks away, it drips away
Time is passing, slipping away, leaving a sense of loss.
Leaving empty, sanded shoulders
The passing of time results in a feeling of emptiness and vulnerability.
But who said that love would last forever
Contrary to expectations, someone thought love would last forever.
I'm growing tired of feeling like I do
The speaker is becoming weary of their current emotional state.
All those simple little secrets
Intimate secrets have become obstacles in the relationship.
Have come between us
These secrets have caused a rift between the speaker and their partner.
And they're pushing me away
The secrets are pushing the speaker away from their partner.
And I feel comfort in the distance
The speaker finds solace in the emotional distance.
And you said that love would last forever
Despite previous assurances, the belief in eternal love is fading.
I'm growing tired of feeling like I do
The weariness of the emotional state is reiterated.
Oh yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
And there's a time, there's a place
Reference to the possibility of change, a turning point.
A change of heart, about face
Changing one's perspective or attitude, possibly toward forgiveness.
It's about love, it's about forgiveness
Love, forgiveness, and destiny are the central themes.
It's about our destiny
An affirmation of the importance of these themes in their relationship.
Tell me now, tell me like it is
A direct plea for honesty and straightforward communication.
No one has to give
A call for understanding without expecting anything in return.
Amnesty is granted
Declaration that forgiveness is offered to everyone.
And what's done is done for everyone
Acceptance of past actions and a desire to move forward.
Come on baby I want to start again
An urgent plea to restart the relationship.
Right now
Immediate desire for a fresh beginning.
Amnesty is granted
Reiteration of the willingness to forgive and start anew.
And I think a lot
The speaker reflects on their thoughts and emotions.
Yeah, I've been thinking a lot
The speaker acknowledges deep contemplation.
I've been thinking about you baby
Expressing thoughts about the partner.
Lord knows I've been thinking a lot
Acknowledging a significant amount of reflection.
I've been thinking love should last forever
Expressing a desire for enduring love despite weariness.
Been growing tired of feeling like I do
Reiteration of growing fatigue with the current emotional state.
Oh yeah
An additional affirmation or agreement.
A change of heart, about face
A repetition of the theme of a change of heart and perspective.
It's about love, it's about forgiveness
Reiteration of the importance of love and forgiveness.
It's about our destiny, Oh
Restating the centrality of these themes to their destiny.
Tell me now, tell me like it is
A demand for direct and honest communication.
'Cause no one has to give
Emphasizing that forgiveness doesn't require reciprocation.
Amnesty is granted
Reaffirmation of the willingness to forgive.
And what's done is done for everyone
Acknowledging that actions are irreversible for everyone.
Come on baby I want to start again
Renewed urgency to restart the relationship immediately.
Right now
Repetition of the desire for a fresh start.
Amnesty is granted
Reaffirmation of the offer of forgiveness.
Come on
Encouragement or urging to accept the offer of forgiveness.
Amnesty is granted
Reiteration of the availability of forgiveness.
Oh baby, come on
An additional plea for the partner to accept forgiveness.
Amnesty is granted
Confirmation that forgiveness is available.
Yeah
A final affirmation that forgiveness is granted.
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