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Forgive Me

from What It Is by Ian Lake

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lyrics

Well you have
A positive effect on me
That’s the best way to describe
What this is like

It’s too bad
You probably need
A rest from me
So forgive me
If I want you
In my life

Forgive me oh forgive me
Forgive me
If I want you
In my life

Oh forgive me oh forgive me
Oh forgive me
If I want you
In my life

Well you made
A couple requests of me
It was the best thing
to have happened
At the time

But if it’s too late
I’ll still leave you
The rest of me
Just forgive me
If I want you
On my mind

Oh forgive me Oh forgive me
Oh forgive me
If I want you
On my mind
Oh forgive me Oh forgive me
Just forgive me
If I want you

Well this time
Will be dealt with presently
That’s the only way to know
This ain't a lie

But if goodbye
Is what the fates
Have set for me
Then forgive me
I just had to say
I tried

Oh forgive me oh forgive
Oh Forgive me
If I want you
In my life
Oh forgive me oh forgive me
Oh forgive me
If want you

For heaven’s sake
For the ache
That stays inside of me

Before we cave in
Before we break

And wear ourselves thin

Just bring your eyes in front of mine
Oh and smile for me
One more time
Oh and I know I’m gonna be alright

Oh forgive me forgive me
Forgive me forgive me
Cause I want you
In my life
In my life
And on my mind

credits

from What It Is, released April 22, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Ian Lake
Produced by Matthew Barber
Performed by Ian Lake (Piano, Vocals), Steve Zsirai (Bass), Matthew Barber(Drums, Electric Guitar, Tambourine), Drew Jurecka (Strings), Adrian Cook (Organ), Anika Johnson, Barb Johnston, Jewelle Blackman (Backing Vocals)
Choral Arrangement by Anika Johnson
Recorded at Union Sound in Toronto
Engineered by Chris Stringer
Assistant Engineer Darren Mcgill
Additional recording by Matthew Barber, Drew Jurecka, and Adrian Cook
Mixed by Steve Chahley
Mastered by Heather Kirby at Dreamlands Mastering

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Ian Lake Toronto, Ontario

This versatile performer, best known as an enigmatic character actor, introduces himself as a singer/songwriter, with his debut album 'What It Is'. A vulnerable offering, filled with swelling orchestrations, powerful, raw vocals, and contributions from some of Toronto's best session musicians, Ian Lake is arriving on the scene with a statement piece that is sure to catch people's ears and hearts. ... more

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