Forgive Me
Evanescence · Sound Asleep EP [1999]
I don't know what I said
But I didn't mean to hurt you
I heard the words come out
I felt that I would die
It hurt so much to hurt you
Then you look at me
You're not shouting anymore
You're silently broken
I'd give anything now
To kill those words for you
Each time I say something I regret I cry I don't want to lose you
But somehow I know that you will never leave me - yeah
'Cause you were made for me
Somehow I'll make you see
How happy you make me, oohh
I can't live this life
Without you by my side
I need you to survive
So stay with me
You look in my eyes and I'm screaming inside that I'm sorry
And you forgive me again
You're my one true friend
And I never meant to hurt you
Forgive Me
Released on the 1999 Sound Asleep EP, "Forgive Me" stands as a pivotal track in Evanescence's early discography, marking their transition from the gothic rock influences of "My Immortal" to the polished power metal sound that would define their debut album, Fallen. The song features Amy Lee's signature haunting vocals layered over a driving, distorted guitar riff, establishing the band's signature blend of melodic intensity and dark atmosphere. While the track was initially part of their independent releases, it later gained renewed prominence through its inclusion on Fallen, where it became a staple of their live performances and a defining element of their 2000s era. The recording captures the raw energy of their formative period, showcasing the band's ability to fuse alternative metal with emotional depth, influencing countless artists in the nu-metal and gothic rock genres that followed.