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
You're begging for forgiveness

Yeah!
Hey!

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. K.... N....

    Sounds a little bit like a song by The Tea Party

  2. L.... W....

    Been listening to them since 2014, I was a bit late to BT. Unfortunately, I live in Maryland (United States), and from what I gather they were in the States 4 years ago. I’m starting to think I won’t be able to see them live unless I travel. Great band, love this song!

  3. S.... 1....

    More songs pls.
    But take your time, i rather to wait and listen to a very good song than wait for a song lauched fast and without heart and soul. So... You all are doing a very good job.
    BTW: I'm Mexican and my English isn't good at all, so i apologice

  4. R.... O....

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

  5. G.... ....

    you guys are the best I love you

  6. S.... A....

    Gosh 😍

  7. Z.... ....

    AWESOME !

  8. S.... M....

    Excelente canción

  9. P.... S....

    These lyrics are essentially existential questions.

  10. S.... 4....

    Sometimes I tell myself, that although it's tearing at my heart, the secret truly IS out there somewhere in the distance. I just don't fucking know sometimes... I don't know quite what it is that I'm looking for. I don't know where to look. I don't know who might be able to shed some light on things. I just don't even... know how to finish this sentence!
    Maybe the journey itself is ultimately the reason for existence. Mr. Talent's words are wise. It IS hard to find the truth in the dark, when you're begging for forgiveness. Whether or not anyone is listening, I find myself screaming at the stars all too often these days. Would I even be able to recognize the truth if I were to one day find it? Anyway, I can assure you that you guys will be the first to know in that event, and with any luck I might even get to be the SECOND to know.

  11. C.... F....

    That breakdown and scream was a welcome surprise! So glad I'm still loving Billy Talent. I could listen to this song all day.

  12. K.... P....

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

  13. M.... D....

    Déjà un classique!

  14. j.... s....

    with you on that Andrew.

  15. T.... P....

    Minecraft anyone on that transition?

  16. S.... B....

    Billy Talent goes prog.


    And it's fuckin badass

  17. C.... ....

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

  18. a.... s....

    Billy talent forever

  19. V.... T....

    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 ! - <333

  20. J.... A....

    So, did Ben decide he wanted to play the saxophone and that’s how we got part II of forgiveness? I love it

  21. M.... W....

    So glad I popped in one of my old billy talent CD's today..decided to take a stroll down memory lane and ended up here.

  22. P.... C....

    That harmony bro... Love it!!

  23. W.... v....

    Great song! Feels like a Pink Floyd love child

  24. J.... M....

    3:45 is where minecraft music begins

  25. J.... ....

    if this is a new direction they'll be going in im 100% down for it. what an amazing song even though totally different rhytms and structures than older billy talent. but yeah it goes hard as fuck

  26. V.... D....

    First part- 0:00-3:45
    Second part- 3:45-6:41

  27. f.... ....

    Never realized how lucky I was growing up just north of Toronto. 1.5 hour drive into and out for work, listening to 102.1 the edge where Ben was an intern. They announced he was leaving to pursue his music with his band Billy Talent. Life has never been the same since. They are amazing. Thank you Ben, Ian, Jon, and Aaron.

  28. T.... ....

    The video is so satisfying somehow

  29. M.... T....

    Love this ! Reminds me of system of a down ! Amazing song

  30. K.... ....

    Billy talen 1,2,3 classic
    Billy talent 4 (dead silence) epic
    Billy Talent 5 (afraid of heights) perfection
    Billy Talent 6 (?) Can't wait

  31. k.... b....

    Fuck YEAH

  32. U.... P....

    Billy Talent is back!? It’s gonna be a good day 👍

  33. F.... F....

    This is wannabe track to newest Fast Forward Charts - polish rock-alternative charts played at Radio Aktywne. You can vote at it on www.fastforwardcharts.com once a day. New chart will be played and published at Sunday 18:00 CEST

  34. C.... S....

    My new all time favourite BT song ❤

  35. L.... W....

    I f*cking love this!!!!

  36. m.... ....

    I constantly cycle between thinking that's their worst song and their best song on a daily basis.

  37. Z.... Z....

    i find this song great soundtrack to Dakar rally race which is happening atm in Saudi Arabia.

  38. D.... G....

    For all those poor souls tired of being The Unforgiven I or II - here's Billy Talent granting us Forgiveness I + II. Thank you!

  39. 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

  40. A.... L....

    This song blows me away. It went from a kinda heavy jam that was full of energy + meaningful lyrics (my fave combination) to the part two which also has just as much meaning but with a beautiful mix of a piano, acoustic guitar, drums, bass, AND a sax. This is so different but in one of the best possible ways. (Also a nice use of synths in part II) Awesome work, guys! 😍
    Also, about the lyrics, I like how they tell a story. Part one seems to be searching for forgiveness, while the second part seems to be a conclusion whether forgiveness is found or not.

  41. x.... ....

    Another masterpiece from the band of Billy Talent

  42. K.... A....

    I don't know why, but in the final chorus of part one, where Ben says "it's tearing at my heart," it literally makes my heart feel like it's breaking a little in sadness. Maybe it's because that time he says it louder and with more emotion? I also think some of the notes are sharp (or flat? I don't have that great of an ear for music) that time around, and it just sounds different enough that it really strikes an emotional chord for me. I don't know. It's a strange emotion that I clearly felt the need to share. I love this song so freaking much, though. In my opinion, Billy Talent has never written a bad song. Now I really wish they'd release a new album. I need more of their music in my life.

  43. F.... T....

    I know this is really random but I feel like this would be perfect in the next Far Cry game...

  44. b.... ....

    2020🤘🤘❤️ i hope for new album this year ❤️

  45. n.... ....

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

  46. G.... D....

    wow Well done here.

  47. M.... S....

    try to sing the chorus without running out of breath :D

  48. G.... ....

    Damn, I love this song. Definitely hear some prog rock elements in there. First part reminds me of Rush a bit, there's definitely some slight time signature changes going on. Part 2 is definitely a little Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon era. But still with an unmistakably Billy Talent mark, namely the vocal harmonies.

  49. �.... �....

    have to leave a comment here too ) BT rock on !!!

  50. E.... D....

    Shame on ALL Roman endeavour after the murder of For starters Julius Cesar, Marc Anthony, Cleopatra and Jesus Christ.. hence the part of the just for starters.. I will define Forgiveness via ALL truths involving "the new world" with their proxy experts teaching the world, and I quote "the Aztecs had no practical use or need for the wheel"; because 1100 pyramids were already there for them.so thankfully Cortes burned all books and plundered all gold ..and asking the same question"who built these " wow instant translator in those times ..new discovery bonus..

  51. R.... T....

    Cool song but the lyric font style and color choice is canine poopoo, and not, like, good poopoo either

  52. C.... ....

    More billy talent is like, the perfect way to roll in the new year

  53. T.... 4....

    Ich liebe es sie entwickeln sich weiter und bleiben sich selbst treu :) <3

    T.... 4....

    Stimmt! Und sie enttäuschen einen nie :D

  54. N.... N....

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

  55. L.... H....

    New sound. Better than most of the songs on the last album.

  56. B.... S....

    BILLY WITH HIS TALENT


    JUST WOW

  57. I.... M....

    This is amazing. This how you make a proper evolution in rock music without compromising your sound, without selling yourself to that modern electronic synth pop bs every other band is doing.

  58. N.... ....

    I love this song, but idk why i keep thinking it reminds me of some song i used to know. Like melody or harmony.

  59. A.... B....

    Awesome

  60. S.... M....

    Billy Talent never disappoints

  61. S.... D....

    Amazing, they are very underrated

  62. K.... V....

    Amazing!!!!Im serious getting a system of a down feel....kind reminds me of forest..but much more evolved!!

  63. b.... o....

    is this a miss labeled muse song???

  64. K.... S....

    New album is on horizon,for sure.....cant wait......Billy Talent rules.....

  65. R.... ....

    Billy Talent you are AMAZING!! “Forgiveness I” really touched my soul <3

  66. s.... A....

    Wow what an evolution. Amazing songwriting.

  67. I.... T....

    Smooth sax you say? Well didn't think a billy talent song would turn me on at any point soon but I stand erected- or uh ahem corrected

  68. M.... M....

    Billy Talent continues to impress me!

  69. I.... S....

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

    I.... S....

    Right? I was in grade 4 or 5 when their second album came out and I've made sure to see them on every tour since.

    Their last album had me a bit worried because it wasn't their strongest but this blew me away. Like, 10 years ago I wouldn't believe you if you told me they'd start getting into prog rock

  70. P.... G....

    Complete Bullshit

  71. M.... G....

    Even though I like and respect them as a band, I really didn't pay attention to their music for years. Bought the first album back then and then lost interest somehow. But this really suprised me - I really dig this. If this is their sound to come, I'm back on board. Great song(s)...

    M.... G....

    Try Dead Silence. Amazing record.

  72. J.... P....

    Awesome, in every possible way; a major step forward for BT!

  73. N.... E....

    alv are my infance ( no sé escribir infancia :v)

  74. G.... ....

    1:29 Chinese interface

  75. a.... ....

    Guys, that is soooooo cool. FIrst listen, totally in love with it. Dead Silence was my favorite BT album, because you pushed the boundaries of your style, I couldn't stop to listen to it for months. But, even if I loved your last album Afraid of Heights, because a few songs were trully amazing, I thought that maybe, it was the end of your era, your style sounded a bit old or outdated sometimes. But this song..... still your identity, but evolving to something new, heavier, almost prog, with, as always, great vocal lines and harmonies, punchy riffs and incredible guitar work, and groovy AF drum/bass support. You are still the best band of the genre guys, and this is so great to note that famous bands like you can take risks to evolve to something new by keeping what make your sound great. Can't wait to listen your album. And pleeeeaaaaaaaase, come back to France, but not only in Paris :)

  76. J.... F....

    So fucking sick. Greeting from PERU y la conchasumare

  77. Q.... ....

    I hope Cowboy walks out to this during his fight with conor

    Q.... ....

    Qwontin I want Connor to win but that would be SO FUCKIN EPIC MATE

  78. L.... ....

    They never fail to impress!

  79. T.... L....

    Rough week ended with a great song fuck yes ☺ so happy to hear what you've been up to

  80. d.... s....

    As a lifelong fan... This may be their best song ever...
    The graphics accompanying this are fantastic in their own right, props to the artist.
    I absolutely love the bass-driven Pt. II, Ian switches to keys, makes heavy use of synths (only thing I dislike here is the use of synthesized horns; If you can afford a fantastic soloist, splurge for the real horn section, it cheapens the feel and undermines the whole song)

  81. D.... L....

    Forgiveness I+II = Forgiveness III

  82. H.... ....

    I'd like a bit more variation on the bass line but other than that great song🤟🏽

  83. M.... D....

    Why USA don't like Billy Talent???

  84. N.... R....

    Made in canada....im a french canadian but who cares

  85. J.... D....

    This is incredible. Masterful guitar work!

  86. 1.... ....

    Wow, that‘s awesome. The first few minutes i was a bit confused, but then realized, yes this shit rocks. Keep it up guys!!!

  87. A.... A....

    OMG that was awesomeness

  88. D.... F....

    An unexpected surprise, right on Billy Talent is back!

  89. c.... h....

    this is a master piece of music omg my fave billy talent and the boys have made a timeless mater piece of music will live on forever ... love love love love love this song all the glorious 6 or so mins , its a masterpiece should win a juno a grammy and a acadamy award if it ever gets put into a movie , its amazing billy talent and the band congrats , on this epic song i will cherish it forever , just fuckin wow

  90. J.... ....

    I was going to say "at the begining didn't like it", but I'll be lying if I say that, I like it from the very begining, and that sax part, so unexpected but yet soooooo good. COME TO CHILE SOMEDAY!!!

  91. �.... �....

    Юху! 2020 мне уже нравится


    MAY 30, 2020
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    MAY 31, 2020 KOSMONAVT SANKT-PETERBURG, RUSSIA

  92. F.... ....

    Wreszcie ❤️

  93. F.... ....

    Is it just me or are they pulling some classic prog rock influence (King Crimson, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer)? Because I could touch myself to this.