SELF DESTRUCTION AND RECKONING IN “FORGIVENESS” BY WAYS
April 19, 2024 by That Chick Krys
Have you ever heard a heavy song that feels less like anger and more like a confession spilling out in real time? Forgiveness by Ways hits with that kind of emotional weight. It pulls you straight into a storm of guilt, regret, and brutal self awareness that feels painfully honest. From the first crushing moments, the band sets a tone that is intense but deeply human, like someone finally facing the consequences of their own actions and not looking away.
Musically, the track is classic metalcore done with precision and purpose. The guitars grind with urgency while the drums push everything forward like a racing pulse. The production is sharp and modern, with a mix and master by Robin Mariat from RESOLVE that gives the song a massive but controlled sound. The contrast between punishing riffs and more reflective passages keeps the momentum alive while letting the emotion breathe. Every shift feels intentional, building a sonic landscape that mirrors the chaos and clarity happening at the same time.
The meaning behind the song centers on deception, broken trust, and the painful realization of how envy and impulsive desire can unravel relationships. Without needing to spell everything out, the emotional arc suggests someone confronting their own mistakes and feeling the weight of what they caused. There is a strong sense of remorse that borders on self punishment, as if the narrator believes they deserve to carry the consequences physically and emotionally. I connected to that idea of looking back on moments where pride or insecurity got in the way of honesty. It is uncomfortable but also necessary to face those memories and accept responsibility. The track captures that internal battle between wanting forgiveness and struggling to forgive yourself.
The music video, directed by Anthony Lossmann and featuring Jessica Gbegnon, Alexis Reynaud, and Marina Stéphan, visually reinforces the emotional tension with stark, dramatic imagery. By the end, Forgiveness feels cathartic rather than hopeless. Ways deliver a track that is heavy in sound and meaning, turning regret into something raw, reflective, and strangely empowering to confront.
Forgiveness has been added to my “Heavy,” and “Wanderlust” playlist on Spotify!
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