Forgiveness

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About Forgiveness

"Forgiveness" is a single by British indie rock band, Editors. The song is the thirdtrack and the fifth single off of their fifth studio album, In Dream, and was released as a single through PIAS Recordings on 31 March 2016.


Year:
2015
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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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Editors

Editors are a British indie rock band based in Birmingham, who formed in 2002. Previously known as Pilot, The Pride and Snowfield, the band currently consists of Tom Smith (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Russell Leetch (bass guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals), Ed Lay (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Justin Lockey (Lead guitar), and Elliot Williams (Keys, synthesizers, guitars, and backing vocals) . more »

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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.
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.
Album Success
The album "In Dream" peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting the band's continuing popularity in their home country.
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.
Song Inspiration
Lead singer Tom Smith was inspired to write the song during a period of personal struggle, using the music as a form of catharsis.
Music Video
"Forgiveness" was released with an atmospheric and melancholic video directed by Rahi Rezvani, a known collaborator of the band.
Sound Style
The "Forgiveness" track is noted for its electronic influence, with reverb-drenched keyboards and subtle, pulsating beats, a departure from Editors' often rock-centric sound.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise directed at its emotive lyrics and unique sound.
Collaborators
The 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.
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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