Forgiveness
Matthew West
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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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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.
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Album InformationThe song is featured on West's album "Into the Light," which was released in 2012.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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Meaningful VisualsThe music video for "Forgiveness" tells the story of Renee and the drunk driver, Eric Smallridge, in heartbreaking yet inspiring visuals.
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Song's Popularity"Forgiveness" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and stayed in the Top 10 for thirty weeks.
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Awards and NominationsThis song was nominated for Song of the Year at the 44th GMA Dove Awards.
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Impactful LyricsThe lyrics reflect the difficult process and power of forgiveness, encapsulating themes of grace, redemption, and healing.
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Collaborative EffortsThe song was written by Matthew West along with award-winning songwriter, Sam Mizell.
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Social ImpactAfter the release of the song, West and Napier have teamed up for several speaking engagements to share the story behind "Forgiveness" and its message.
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Book ConnectionMatthew 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.
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Notable PerformancesOne 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.
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Inspiring othersSince 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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