Unforgiven
Tracy Lawrence
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Thomas Jefferson he had slaves In the land of the free and the home of the brave I read about him in the seventh grade He's forgiven JFK he loved to run around, he and Norma Jean painted that town But we know him as a hero now He's forgiven Baby I know I did you wrong That's why I'm here That's why you're gone But I don't know just what I've done To be one of the unforgiven I had an uncle he dodged the draft They said step forward and he stepped back But we all cut him some slack He's forgiven Judas betrayed the Christ with a kiss Cartel kings get a slap on the wrist Jesse James and Billy the Kid They're all forgiven Baby I know I did you wrong That's why I'm here That's why you're gone But I don't know just what I've done To be one of the unforgiven I've made mistakes that's what life is But there ain't a thing I can't live with And even though you can't forgive You're forgiven
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Written by: Larry Eugene Boone, Paul Norris Nelson, Bobby O. Pinson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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17 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Unforgiven" by Tracy Lawrence belongs to the country music genre.
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Album ReleaseThis song is a part of the artist's studio album “Lessons Learned”, which was released in the year 2000.
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Chart PerformanceInterestingly, although it was not released as a single, the song has gained significant popularity among Tracy Lawrence's fanbase.
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Song ThemeThe song "Unforgiven" lyrically presents a poignant tale of regret and sorrow, typical of country music themes.
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Song DurationIt is approximately 4 minutes and 36 seconds long.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Larry Boone and Paul Nelson.
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Similar SongsFans generally associate "Unforgiven" with other popular Tracy Lawrence songs, like "Time Marches On" and "Paint Me a Birmingham", due to the emotional output and storytelling within the songs' lyrics.
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Vocal HighlightsTracy Lawrence is known for his emotive delivery in ballads which is clearly evident in this song as well. His vocals truly highlight the emotional depth of the song.
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Live Performances"Unforgiven" is particularly favored during live concerts due to its strong emotional appeal.
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Fan FavouriteDespite not being a released single, "Unforgiven" is often cited as a fan favourite on social media platforms and music review sites.
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Origin StoryTracy Lawrence's "Unforgiven" was released in 1997 and was intended to form part of his album "The Coast Is Clear."
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OutperformanceWhile the single itself did not make the top 10 country charts, the album it was released on ironically made it to #4 in Billboard’s Top Country Albums and #28 in the Billboard 200.
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Unique Artist CollaborationFeaturing background vocals from acclaimed singer and songwriter, Ricky Skaggs, the song combines Lawrence's classic sound with Skaggs' unique vocal stylings.
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NotorietyThe song is infamous for its complex lyrics and represents a shift in Lawrence's musical style from his previous, more conventional country hits.
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Song ThemeIt addresses the topic of forgiveness, both the act of asking for forgiveness and the difficulties of forgiving oneself.
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Song Writers"Unforgiven" was written by acclaimed songwriters Larry Boone and Paul Nelson.
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Producer of the SongThe single "Unforgiven" was produced by Don Cook, a well-known producer in the country music scene.
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