This track was written about a time when I wasn't myself, I was down and couldn't communicate how I was feeling to someone I loved. I wanted to explain myself but I didn't have the words. It's about learning to forgive yourself and asking the other to forgive you too.
Some lyrics are taken from David Gray's song "Please Forgive Me"
Please forgive me if I act a little strange
for I know not what I do
feels like lightning running through my veins
every time I look at you
every time I look at you
At times I forget who I am
and who I use to be
i may not remember me now
but I'm sure you have me stored in your memory
please forgive me
I have funny things to say and strange thoughts to share
I may not be sharing them now
but I'm sure you recall all the times I did
please forgive me if I act a little strange
I have melodies to write
and sweet songs to sing
i may not be singing them now
but I'm sure you can hear them while you dream
can't you?
please forgive me if I act a little strange
for I know not what I do
I would tell you I love you
I would tell you how I feel
I may not be telling you now
but I'm sure you can tell by my "sorry"
please forgive me if I act a little strange
for I know not what i do
feels like lightning running through my veins
every time I look at you
every time I look at you
because you make me feel
because you make me feel
oh yes you make me feel alive
so alive
you make me feel alive
so alive
you make me feel alive
so alive
credits
from Rise & Fall,
released July 19, 2016
Written/performed by Gabriela Georges
Violin by Isabel Hede
Produced by Stay Nice
Mastered by Crystal Mastering
Poet Douglas Kearney and composer/producer/drummer Val Jeanty link up for a a compelling LP that feels like the written word come to life. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 30, 2021