I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I’ve done?
Fucked this up in front of everyone
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I’ve done?
I’m so cold
I’m the bad bitch, yo
Heart got froze
Don’t trust those bros
Feel my love up high
I’ll protect the prize
No love inside my eyes
Don’t trust those guys
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I’ve done?
Fucked this up in front of everyone
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I’ve done?
I can change, I can change
I will try every day
Do my best, are you impressed?
Or are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with forgiveness?
Are you not down with what I’ve done?
Sorry that my body like ice
Super hot supply, never gonna faze me
Sorry that my ice is so low
Queen bitch pro, vision so hazy
You keep on trying to break me down
But my wall stays high
It’s protection like crazy
Sorry that I love you so
Gonna try to change but it’s so hard, baby
And it’s so hard, baby
Exploring Regret and Vulnerability
“Forgiveness” by Charli XCX delves into the complex emotions surrounding regret and the desire for redemption. The recurring line, “I can change, I will try every day,” underscores the song’s earnest plea for a second chance while confronting the fear that forgiveness may never come. Charli XCX’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with self-criticism and the weight of their mistakes, especially when admitting to having “fucked this up in front of everyone.” The song’s vulnerability is amplified by the contrast between the tough, icy exterior she presents and her internal struggle to break down emotional walls.
Inner Conflict and Defiance
The verses highlight the tension between self-protection and the longing for acceptance. Lines like “I’m the bad bitch, yo / Heart got froze” reveal a persona built on confidence, yet the repetition of needing to change and asking for forgiveness hints at a deeper insecurity. Charli XCX expertly balances strength with softness, making “Forgiveness” a powerful anthem for anyone wrestling with the challenge of personal growth and the hope for understanding from others.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Songwriters: Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX)
- Release Year: 2024