Forgiveness

Matthew West

About Forgiveness

"Forgiveness" is a song written and performed by Contemporary Christian musician, Matthew West. It was released as the first single from his 2012 album, Into the Light, on July 10, 2012. The song peaked at No. 2 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, becoming his eleventh Top 10 single from that chart. The song spent 40 weeks on the overall chart. The song is played in a C major key, and 89 beats per minute.


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It’s the hardest thing to give away
And the last thing on your mind today
It always goes to those who don’t deserve
It’s the opposite of how you feel
When they pain they caused is just too real
Takes everything you have to say the word

Forgiveness, forgiveness

It flies in the face of all your pride
It moves away the mad inside
It’s always anger’s own worst enemy
Even when the jury and the judge
Say you’ve got a right to hold a grudge
It’s the whisper in your ear saying set it free

Forgiveness, forgiveness
Forgiveness, forgiveness
Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness, forgiveness
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness

It’ll clear the bitterness away
It can even set a prisoner free
There is no end to what its power can do
So let it go and be amazed by what you see through eyes of grace
The prisoner that it really frees is you

Forgiveness, forgiveness
Forgiveness, forgiveness
Show me how to love the unlovable
Show me how to reach the unreachable
Help me now to do the impossible
Forgiveness

I want finally set it free
Show me how to see what your mercy sees
Help me now to give what You gave to me
Forgiveness, forgiveness
Forgiveness, forgiveness

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Matthew West

Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977) is a Contemporary Christian musician from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released four studio albums and is known for his No. 1 hits "More", "You Are Everything", and "The Motions". He was nominated for five Dove Awards in 2005, two of which were for his major label debut album Happy. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW WEST, MATTHEW JOSEPH WEST

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Forgiveness" is a song by Matthew West, a contemporary Christian artist, who has earned numerous accolityes, including nods from the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and GRAMMY Awards.
Album Information
The song is featured on West's album "Into the Light," which was released in 2012.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by a story of forgiveness that West heard about a woman named Renee Napier, who forgave the drunk driver that killed her daughter.
Meaningful Visuals
The music video for "Forgiveness" tells the story of Renee and the drunk driver, Eric Smallridge, in heartbreaking yet inspiring visuals.
Song's Popularity
"Forgiveness" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and stayed in the Top 10 for thirty weeks.
Awards and Nominations
This song was nominated for Song of the Year at the 44th GMA Dove Awards.
Impactful Lyrics
The lyrics reflect the difficult process and power of forgiveness, encapsulating themes of grace, redemption, and healing.
Collaborative Efforts
The song was written by Matthew West along with award-winning songwriter, Sam Mizell.
Social Impact
After the release of the song, West and Napier have teamed up for several speaking engagements to share the story behind "Forgiveness" and its message.
Book Connection
Matthew West also used the inspiration from the song to write a book entitled "Forgiveness: Overcoming the Impossible," further extending the reach of its powerful message.
Notable Performances
One of the song's most memorable performances was at the GMA Dove Awards, where West's emotional rendition of the song earned him a standing ovation.
Inspiring others
Since the release of the song, many fans have shared their own personal stories of forgiveness, demonstrating the song's wide-reaching emotional impact.

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