Paradise Lost

Forever Failure

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Understand procedure, understand war
Understand rules, regulations
I don't understand sorry
You must feel frustration
'Cause your mind feels such temptation
And your ways appear a total lack of faith
You may feel elation at your body's recreation
And the joy you need, restricted by one thought
Are you forever?
Loss of purpose in a passive life
Are you forever?
Pale, regarded as a waste of time
High times are courageous
But in truth they suit no purpose
Induced, reduced, unable and afraid
Can you feel rejection and a lack of motivation?
And the joy you need, restricted and delayed
Are you forever?
Loss of purpose in a passive life
Are you forever?
Pale, regarded as a waste of time
I don't really know what sorry means
I've been sorry all my life
I'm sorry I was born, that's what my mother told me
I don't really know what sorry means
I've been sorry all my life
I don't really know what sorry means

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jt On Apr 05, 2001

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by RottenChain

20y ago

life has no point, and sorry does not mean a thing, great song to glorify the existential absurdity...

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by Abiku

21y ago

This song is dedicated to all of you, frustrated and self-restricted people.

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by EmbryoSystem

24y ago

This lyric page is well done! I am glad "JT" took the time to write up the samples as well! Good job, and an excellent song!

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