We’ve all stood in the wreckage of our own words, wishing for a rewrite that will never come. Bodhi-Bowl’s “Acchayam Khamamay” meets us there—not with excuses, but with a quiet, courageous turn toward change.
The title breathes an ancient Pali plea: Forgive me. Yet the song moves beyond asking pardon from another. Its gentle, acoustic arc bends toward something harder—self-forgiveness. From the sting of regret in the opening verse to the final, whispered acceptance, this is not a song that rushes to resolution. It learns to stay. It chooses calm. It meets its own faults with open hands.
“Acchayam Khamamay” is not about undoing harm, but about becoming someone who harms less. And in that quiet intention, grace begins.
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
I lost my temper for a moment
Said some things I can’t erase
Watched the silence fill the room
Saw the hurt upon your face
(Pre-Chorus)
I’m only human, I was weak
I let the fire have its say
(Chorus)
Acchayaṁ khama may
Forgive me for today
I don’t wanna live that way
I’m trying to change
Acchayaṁ khama may
I found a better way
I’ll slow my heart, I’ll learn to stay
Acchayaṁ khama may
(Verse 2)
I keep replaying every word
Like it’s written in my head
But I don’t wanna be that voice
I wanna be the calm instead
(Pre-Chorus)
I can’t go back and fix the past
But I can choose the next step I take
(Chorus)
Acchayaṁ khama may
Forgive me for today
I don’t wanna live that way
I’m trying to change
Acchayaṁ khama may
I found a better way
I’ll slow my heart, I’ll learn to stay
Acchayaṁ khama may
(Bridge)
If I stop, if I breathe
If I let the moment pass
I can be the one I need
Not ruled by what I lack
(Final Chorus)
Acchayaṁ khama may
I forgive myself today
I don’t wanna live that way
I’m learning grace
Acchayaṁ khama may
I’m finding my own way
I’ll meet my faults with open hands
Acchayaṁ khama may
(Outro)
Acchayaṁ khama may
Acchayaṁ khama may
You can find my music on most streaming platforms under the artist name Bodhi-Bowl. My goal is to offer music that makes Buddhist insights feel relevant and gentle for today’s world. You’re also welcome to download the MP3 directly here.
If the song resonates with you, sharing it is the greatest compliment. For those who’d like to offer tangible support, purchasing it on iTunes or other music stores is a wonderful way to contribute—like sharing a virtual cup of coffee. Thank you for listening.
May all be well and happy.
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I am just an ordinary guy in Singapore with a passion for Buddhism and I hope to share this passion with the community out there, across the world.