Lyric discussion by dangerhighvoltage 

Cover art for The Golden Path lyrics by Chemical Brothers, The

man i love this song "please forgive me, I never meant to hurt you" that part makes me teary, i dunno what it has to do with the song though its just touching hah what a good song

I think this song is about a man who lived the conventional life and did all the right things but hit depression and anxiety. I think he committed suicide hence finding himself dead. This interpretation explains the end that confuses most people, when the say "Please forgive me, I never meant to hurt you." He may be speaking to his family and friends for those who lose someone to suicide are greatly hurt.If you listen with this interpretation it makes a lot of sense.