Discover the story of the song > The Unforgiven II – Metallica

The protagonist is asking someone (presumably their partner) to lay beside them and speak words that will make their demons go away. They feel alone and tired, and ask if their partner could be there for them. The door between them is closed and the protagonist wonders if they should open it, but they also acknowledge that their partner might also be hurting and unforgiven. In the end, the protagonist compares themselves to their partner saying that they are both unforgiven.