In an interview with Metal Chest of Wonders Andrea Ferro said about this song:
It’s a song about betrayal. Some things in life leave a permanent mark on you and you won’t be able to look away, like there’s a crack on the mirror you cannot clean away. So you will be able to forgive but you can never...
[Verse: Andrea Ferro]
You know I've been hurt before
But you didn't really care
Had enough of empty words
I'm not here to stay
[Pre-Chorus: Cristina Scabbia]
I cannot deal with you anymore
Once again you've crossed the line
And you're underestimating me again
[Chorus: Cristina]
I forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
All the damage that you've done
I want to see you pay
'Cause I will forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
You will pay for all that you've done
[Verse: Andrea]
When I put my trust in you
You just threw it all away
All the pain you put me through
You're not here to stay
[Bridge: Cristina]
And you're underestimating me again
You get what you've been giving...
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain into my heart
I'll wash away the stains that you left behind
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain into my heart
To my heart, to my heart, to my heart —
[Chorus: Cristina]
I forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
All the damage that you've done
I want to see you pay
'Cause I will forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
You will pay for all that you've done
[Instrumental]
[Chorus/Outro: Cristina]
I forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
All the damage that you've done
I want to see you pay
'Cause I will forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
You will pay for all that you've done
All that you have done (you've done)
'Cause I will forgive the ones who hurt me
But I'll not forget your name
You will pay for all that you've done
I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name) was written by Marco Coti-Zelati & Marco Biazzi & Andrea Ferro & Cristina Scabbia & Jay Baumgardner.
I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name) was produced by Jay Baumgardner.
Lacuna Coil released I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name) on Mon Mar 31 2014.