(Forgive me for my absence) (Forgive my misery) (Forgive all my distractions) (Forgive my self-pity) Forgive me for my absence Forgive my misery Forgive all my distractions Forgive my self-pity With both my hands around your throat It's time for me to let you go The fears have gone, no longer here The pain I wore too much to bear Done shedding tears, done wasting time Done talking shit that's out of line I'm moving onto my new path I'm paving way for greener grass Please forgive me for my absence The hands of time have set me free Brothers, please forgive all my distractions I'm back to finally be me I've had my ups, I've had my downs The latter almost drew me mad You picked me up from down below My brothers never let me go I'm grateful for your patience and your humanity I can always count on you to be there When I need you to support me Just that you care is enough The road is cleared Of all debris The fear and hate Have left from me I'm moving on Without you here I'd lost my way I'd lost my way Please forgive me for my absence The hands of time have set me free Brothers, please forgive all my distractions I'm back to finally be me The road is cleared Of all debris The fear and hate Have left from me I'm moving on Without you here I'd lost my way I'd lost my way