Billy Talent - Forgiveness I + II Lyrics






Lost in the wind
Without a direction
Possessed by perfection
In this land, if you're awake, you're the enemy
I run away
In search of redemption
A path to ascension
Like an elevator, rising to the sun

I scream at the stars
But nobody's listening
Searching for the end
But the journey's the reason for existence
It's tearing at my heart
The secret's in the distance
Hard to find the truth in the dark
When you're begging for forgiveness

Scorched by the rays
My quest is relentless
My spirit is desperate
To find comfort in the arms of her remedy
Chasing a face
That has no reflection
The lights of salvation
Disappear into the shadows of the sand

I scream at the stars
But nobody's listening
Searching for the end
But the journey's the reason for existence
It's tearing at my heart
The secret's in the distance
Hard to find the truth in the dark
When you're begging for forgiveness
I'm begging for forgiveness

Chase my shadow to the sun
Chase my shadow to the sun

I scream at the stars
But nobody's listening
Searching for the end
But the journey's the reason for existence
It's tearing at my heart
The secret's in the distance
Hard to find the truth in the dark
When you're begging for forgiveness
I'm begging for forgiveness

Somewhere else the earth turns 'round
Softly in the sky, so sound
Wallowing away
Wallowing away
Comfort in the grace I've found

Circling a distant star
Constellation drifts apart
Falling into phase
Falling into phase
Far beyond the shapeless heart

Somewhere else the earth turns 'round
Softly in the sky, so sound
Wallowing away
Wallowing away
Comfort in the grace I've found






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  1. #.... ....

    Kiwis- I'm 35. I dont know how I missed them.

  2. K.... ....

    how old are you? There was no way to miss them in the 2000s and early 2010s.
    Anyway, you are in for a treat, as many here say, they are so incredible consistent with their music, there is no bad track in there discography

  3. G.... M....

    Vaya como suenan, esto se pinta muy interesante, i love this new song.

  4. O.... K....

    The guitar riff on part 1 is so addicting. Didnt expect this from Billy Talent!

  5. C.... W....

    this is sooooo visually satisfying. and wow the brass!!???!! The riffs!!??! I'm in love!!!

  6. E.... B....

    I hear exactly what he's saying, and wow I resonate and relate SO deeply. And I think anyone who understands, the ones who are "awake", will feel the same when they hear those lyrics. Bravo guys 👏❤

  7. T.... 9....

    Ich liebe es sie entwickeln sich weiter und bleiben sich selbst treu :)

  8. A.... M....

    This, everyone... this is the song I have been searching for.
    Came up on my spotify playlist. Have not stopped listening since. What a masterpiece!!

  9. H.... A....

    WOW I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! This made me cry looking back at all my memories having grown up with you guys hearing this means a lot, first time hearing horns on a BT song as well. Love that you're evolving and still touching my heart. Never stop making music cause i seriously don't know what i would do without you ! -

  10. c.... v....

    It's good to know that in the middle of this music era, there still are rock bands, that actually feel like they're evolving their composing talent, instead of turning into what the mainstream wants to hear.

  11. a.... ....

    This song is a masterpiece. A rock opera.

  12. R.... O....

    Caracaaaa!!!!! Ficou muito bom...quero mais....Pleaseeee 😍🤘

  13. A.... ....

    And today marks the day where there still ISN'T a single Billy Talent song that I do not enjoy. Honestly, you guys will always be my favorite band of all time.

  14. S.... V....

    YES! Like usual, lyrics are pure gold. You guys know what's going on!

  15. J.... D....

    This is incredible. Masterful guitar work!

  16. V.... ....

    Okay, I love that you actually included different (new) instruments as you once said you would for future tunes! ❤️😍

  17. C.... ....

    I love every songs from this band but this one is a masterpiece. WOW!

  18. N.... K....

    Secretly hoping they will create an own world for their album's music video's telling a story! Can't wait for the new album to drop. The more I listen, the more I love and appreciate this song. When that serenity arrives, gives me the chills.

  19. T.... D....

    Maaan, this song is stuck in my head! Can't stop listening to it! So catchy and unique! ♥BT4life♥

  20. I.... B....

    This is unreal, where the hell did this come from? Might be the best song BT have ever done

  21. I.... L....

    Probably the best rock song of this decade.

  22. R.... ....

    This song is amazing, a veeery welcome change from their previous sound. Don't get me wrong, I like Reckless Paradise as well! But seeing that it is much more popular than this song makes me kinda sad, as Forgiveness seems much more innovative and this might lead to us not getting more of this sound. Well, let's hope for a good mix. :)

  23. D.... M....

    I've been waiting for so long!! Vocals, instrumentals, everything is hitting the right spot. 12/10

  24. D.... M....

    @BenniTalent94 now to wait for the whole album lol

  25. B.... ....

    Absolutely worth the wait!!

  26. G.... ....

    This is absolutely amazing. Great work guys! Such a unique vibe.

  27. T.... ....

    Might have a case of recency bias, but this honestly might be the best song I've heard this year.

  28. T.... ....

    Masterpiece, I love it! I already feel it stuck in my head, now to start listening to it non-stop!

  29. Z.... A....

    Masterpiece!! I hope this is the prelude of a new album ;)

  30. K.... L....

    What an amazing masterpiece you've created guys 🔥😱
    And both parts of the song are so brilliantly harmonized💎
    Can't wait to see you again in Ukraine next year!))

  31. G.... J....

    I love Billy talent. I even listened to their Pezz stuff which I think is awesome. Somehow I didn't expected them to bring new material with such quality. But this is great. They haven't lost their essential sound, but we can hear how there is a cool evolution in their music. Amazing band

  32. w.... ....

    I don't understand how, from all the new songs, this one has the least views. It's pure fucking gold all over.

  33. 9.... ....

    Chase my shadow to the sun!!!! Amazing lyrics, amazing instrumental work. Keep it up!!!

  34. A.... A....

    Love this song, and love the band.

    amazing like always.

    looking forward to seeing them in may!!

  35. S.... Y....

    Yesssss! amazing work as always. the guitar work and especially the mixing is so clean and good. Rock on

  36. B.... M....

    Absolutely adore the second part. It's a perfect peice of music. Also first part is such a solid riff. Possibly the best Billy Talent song!

  37. C.... ....

    This song deserves so much more likes! Can't believe how good this song is. Already the guitar intro is amazing!

  38. N.... N....

    Amazing structure. Great work Billy Talent! Now heres to hoping an album releases within a year 🤟

  39. G.... P....

    Billy Talent you are AMAZING!! “Forgiveness I” really touched my soul

  40. J.... K....

    The best band ever, loved you guys since day one

  41. A.... 2....

    Mexico presente su música rifa un montón espero algún día vengan 😍

  42. L.... ....

    Am I wrong when I hear some progressive elements? It's definetly different than before. But I like this very much. I love progressive music so this goes my direction :)

    EDIT: I heard this song about 10-15 times this day and it gets better and better. Well that is the magic of progressive music. I'm really happy that BT goes this direction. Prog does not suit everyone but this is so so so great. I would say this is the best song of BT that I've ever heard!

  43. S.... G....

    totally agree on this!! bought the shirt!! and wear it proudly!!!

  44. M.... H....

    Exactly what I've thought

  45. K.... P....

    Classic BT song! They are one of the bests!🤘🏻

  46. N.... K....

    Incredible song

  47. N.... G....

    Big thanks for this masterpiece! So much maturity in this music! Keep being awesome!

  48. D.... L....

    So excited for more new music. This is the coolest material Ive heard from Billy Talent (though the early albums have a special place in my heart).

    Beautiful work, gents.

  49. M.... T....

    Your each album is unique. I am in love with the way that you are progressing. And that makes you my favorite band ever. Good wishes from Turkey.

  50. R.... A....

    Simply amazing. Gonna check the entire album and probably drum to this alot

  51. A.... W....

    Yo, that touch of psych is incredible. Love how the music evolves over the years and all the ways they experiment!

  52. M.... ....

    Just started my day with this song! Love it!

  53. D.... R....

    Love it!!

  54. E.... M....

    This song is the definition of pure talent and art!

  55. T.... L....

    One of the best songs they've ever written. Plus, Ian's stealthily taking the mick of the guitarists now. This song sounds hard enough to play, and it is HARDER STILL to nail. Just, awesome.. and that breakdown.. is now one of our favourite pieces of guitar / recordings ever. This band is our biggest influence - that will never change. Love ya BT!

  56. R.... N....

    Never heard a bad Billy Tallent song.

  57. P.... ....

    Well, how about

  58. B.... ....

    I know nobody asked, but I don't like chasing the sun and rabbit down the hole.

  59. C.... ....

    Same here, BT for me is one of those bands where I like all their songs they put out.

  60. 5.... -....

    You clearly haven't listened to their 3rd album

  61. B.... 1....

    wow, this sounds like nothing i‘ve heard from you guys before and that‘s really cool. love the saxophone.

  62. M.... H....

    I love the ending..

  63. T.... ....

    Agree. Gives me Pink Floyd vibes, I dig it!

  64. F.... S....

    I was a bit cautious at first, but after a few listenings I just fucking love it. Guys, there is no single bad song in your entire discography. Keep it up, you made my day (and week)

  65. T.... I....

    Last two albums had quite a few misses for me

  66. D.... D....

    @Said Otero Blame the radio haha! I agree tho

  67. S.... O....

    I just dislike "red flag" a little because it was insanely overplayed back when it was released but Billy Talent is just AMAZING. Each album has something special and different but they always maintain their essence.

  68. S.... R....

    I listen to BT for the hard stuff. They've done a few softies lol excellent dynamics in this one.

  69. D.... ....

    I love that they are stepping away from the more mainstream song structure

  70. A.... K....

    @Nicolas Gralewicz Perhaps my comment wasn't clear enough. I loved Dead Silence and I agree. It's with Afraid Of Heights that they lost me a little, but the new singles brought me back on board. :)

  71. N.... G....

    @Alexandra Klein Dead Silence was pretty fuckin' gnarly though. You at least gotta admit that Hearts Don't Count On The Wicked and Cure For The Enemy are pretty epic tunes. Cure For The Enemy shows off the more proggy side of the band, like this song, although, not to the same extent.

  72. s.... ....

    @Grabbin That's how it goes. It's pretty normal for bands to change their sounds over time if they survive long enough. Take tool's latest album for example... not a single song I like and they are one of my favorite bands.

  73. F.... -....

    it's proggier now without being blatant

  74. I.... S....

    100 percent my favorite band. Going back to elementary, these guys haven't failed my musical tastes.

  75. S.... F....

    What a great jam. Love the chorus line in Part I, "Searching for the end, but the journey's the reason for existence." Part II feels straight up like the end credits of Cowboy Bebop, esp when the horns come in! Love the tonal change.

  76. C.... H....

    Can honestly say after 14 years of listening to you boys, you have never released a shitty song or album! Love how every album progresses into new styles but still captures the "Billy Talent" sound. Ben, Ian, Jon, Aaron and Jordan, yall are some of the best/diverse & ever growing musicians I've ever listened to, keep it up! Yall make me very proud to be Canadian, long live Billy Talent!

  77. H.... D....

    This band that’s gotten me through my entire life is still rocking it

  78. G.... B....

    Wow, absolutely blown away by this. It's great to see how the band has matured into a different sound. That sax solo, too!

  79. I.... R....

    I tend to miss new songs by my favourite bands by 6 or more months, no difference here... It just keeps happening to me. But, these songs are an unexpected experience. Not dissapointed, not one bit, as ever. Fascinated. Mesmerized. In love. Be safe, guys. You´re by far the shiniest gem on this planet!

  80. 0.... ....

    Ian is one of the best guitarists out there! :O Seriously, these riffs are out of this world! Incredible song. Great chorus as well. There is a chord progression after the tempo change which remind me of Muse as well.

  81. I.... B....

    damn, cant wait for the new album! one of their best songs for sure. the breakdown blew my mind. meaningful and beautiful lyrics, the sax on the second part just wow, I really am amazed and impressed that Billy Talent keeps putting out bangers even after all these years! Cheers to you guys :)

  82. C.... B....

    A long time fan since the early days of Watoosh! I absolutely love the instrumentals of this song, amazing job. ❤️

  83. B.... B....

    I love this so much! Everything just fits so nicely and it makes my heart happy. Ian's guitar and Jon's bass rifts remind me of BT III, but with a new sound,. And as a saxophone player myself who's covered some of your songs in the past, I'm just so impressed and happy, Good job guys, love you always!

  84. A.... B....

    FINALLY NEW MUSIC!
    His voice ages like wine. God damn.

  85. S.... K....

    Ian's guitar work is like no one else

  86. S.... K....

    @Sean McRae Hey thanks man, means a lot coming from you

  87. J.... S....

    Sam Kirwin I mean I love billy talent and I very much love Ian’s sound but as a dragonforce fan as well I don’t know what you’re talking about, ever heard fury of the storm or operation ground and pound, not a one hit wonder at all.

  88. D.... 4....

    i hear there the Sound of Muse... very well!

  89. S.... C....

    @Sam Kirwin still a dope song though

  90. e.... ....

    Billy Talent is restoring my faith in guitar music one song at a time

  91. W.... ....

    Is that a freakin saxophone???. Dude I am living for this!!

  92. J.... ....

    Right??? Didn't expect that at all LOL

  93. A.... t....

    Sick riffs, dope chorus, and a sax solo? New BT pushing the boundaries of modern rock music!

  94. a.... a....

    Love it. Still Billy Talent, but progressed, evolved.

  95. C.... F....

    Best song they've written in my opinion. Cant wait to hear an album with this type of creativity on it

  96. B.... C....

    This is a truly magnificent song. There is so much emotion and beautiful craftsmanship. Amazing!

  97. A.... A....

    Mi banda favorita es Billy Talent😍👌

  98. R.... H....

    Angel Agustin Jimenez Hernandez Mine is Slipknot, but I like Billy Talent really much tho

  99. J.... O....

    Saaame , nunca me decepcionan ,son increíbles

  100. F.... S....

    Same