Forgiveness
Editors
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Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us Alone to face a hostile place A moment's peace ain't coming The constant cold cracking your bones The stench of life worth living The line in the sand ain't drawn for everyone The flag in your hand don't make you American Stripping your soul back, be forever young, forever young Forever young Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us Wake up, walk on, you are alone The world you're in's too heavy But soak your skin in love and sin Falling like confetti The line in the sand ain't drawn for everyone The flag in your hand don't make you American Stripping your soul back, be forever young, forever young Forever young Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us The line in the sand ain't drawn for everyone The flag in your hand don't make you American Stripping your soul back, be forever young, forever young Forever young Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us Forgiveness makes fools Of all of us
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Written by: EDWARD LAY, ELLIOTT WILLIAMS, JUSTIN LOCKEY, RUSSELL LEETCH, TOM SMITH
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Forgiveness" is a song by Editors, a British indie rock band established in 2002. The band was originally named "Snowfield" but later rebranded to Editors.
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Song Release"Forgiveness" is a single track from their fifth studio album "In Dream," which was released in October 2015. It was launched as a single in April 2016.
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Album SuccessThe album "In Dream" peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting the band's continuing popularity in their home country.
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Lyric Theme"Forgiveness" deals thematically with themes of regret, remorse, and the desire for redemption, aligning with the band's prevalent mood of introspection and self-examination in many of their songs.
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Song InspirationLead singer Tom Smith was inspired to write the song during a period of personal struggle, using the music as a form of catharsis.
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Music Video"Forgiveness" was released with an atmospheric and melancholic video directed by Rahi Rezvani, a known collaborator of the band.
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Sound StyleThe "Forgiveness" track is noted for its electronic influence, with reverb-drenched keyboards and subtle, pulsating beats, a departure from Editors' often rock-centric sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise directed at its emotive lyrics and unique sound.
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CollaboratorsThe song was produced by the band itself along with Alan Moulder, a renowned producer who has worked with major acts like The Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails.
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Fan Reception“Forgiveness” quickly became a fan favorite on the album “In Dream”. It is often played live in concert, eliciting a strong emotional response from fans.
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