Unforgiven

Tracy Lawrence

About Unforgiven

"Unforgiven" is a song recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released in March 2001 as the third single from the album Lessons Learned. The song reached #35 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was written by Larry Boone, Bobby Pinson and Paul Nelson.


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2000
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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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Tracy Lawrence

Tracy Lawrence (born January 27, 1968) is an American country music artist. He started at a country music restaurant called "Live At Libby's" where owner Libby Knight would help local talent find their way into country music. Lawerence signed to Atlantic Records in 1991, Lawrence debuted that year with the album Sticks and Stones, which produced his first chart single and first Number One hit in its title track. Five more studio albums, as well as a live album and a compilation album, followed throughout the 1990s and into 2000 on Atlantic before the label's country division was closed in 2001. Afterward, he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, DreamWorks Records, Mercury Records Nashville and his own label, Rocky Comfort Records. more »

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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.
Album Release
This song is a part of the artist's studio album “Lessons Learned”, which was released in the year 2000.
Chart Performance
Interestingly, although it was not released as a single, the song has gained significant popularity among Tracy Lawrence's fanbase.
Song Theme
The song "Unforgiven" lyrically presents a poignant tale of regret and sorrow, typical of country music themes.
Song Duration
It is approximately 4 minutes and 36 seconds long.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Larry Boone and Paul Nelson.
Similar Songs
Fans 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.
Vocal Highlights
Tracy 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.
Live Performances
"Unforgiven" is particularly favored during live concerts due to its strong emotional appeal.
Fan Favourite
Despite not being a released single, "Unforgiven" is often cited as a fan favourite on social media platforms and music review sites.
Origin Story
Tracy Lawrence's "Unforgiven" was released in 1997 and was intended to form part of his album "The Coast Is Clear."
Outperformance
While 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.
Unique Artist Collaboration
Featuring background vocals from acclaimed singer and songwriter, Ricky Skaggs, the song combines Lawrence's classic sound with Skaggs' unique vocal stylings.
Notoriety
The song is infamous for its complex lyrics and represents a shift in Lawrence's musical style from his previous, more conventional country hits.
Song Theme
It addresses the topic of forgiveness, both the act of asking for forgiveness and the difficulties of forgiving oneself.
Song Writers
"Unforgiven" was written by acclaimed songwriters Larry Boone and Paul Nelson.
Producer of the Song
The single "Unforgiven" was produced by Don Cook, a well-known producer in the country music scene.

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