I Forgive You
Rachelle Ferrell Lyrics
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It doesn't really matter what you did anymore
It doesn't really matter what you did it for
Or who you did it to…
Chorus
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Totally completely now
What a freedom just releasing from my heart
From my mind and soul!
Verse 2
It doesn't really matter whether or not I understand
It doesn't really matter whether or not you're still my man
I still love you… and
Chorus
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Totally completely now
What a freedom just releasing from my heart
From my mind and soul!
Bridge
I no longer want to hold on
To that which doesn't make me strong
And I don't wanna care no more
'Bout what's right or wrong
I just wanna be whole again
I want to be free again
Want to be me again
I just want to heal…
Pivot
I'm so tired of being in pain
I just want to be whole again
So…
Chorus
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Totally completely now
What a feeling just releasing from my heart
From my mind and soul!
The lyrics of Rachelle Ferrell's song 'I Forgive You' speak about letting go of pain and hurt caused by someone and forgiving them completely. The opening lines of the first verse denote that whatever had happened in the past doesn't matter anymore, it doesn't matter who the person did wrong to or why they did it. The message is that holding onto pain and anger only causes more hurt and that it's time to move on. The chorus emphasizes the need to forgive completely and how it can bring liberation to the heart, mind, and soul. It means accepting what happened, releasing the pain, and moving forward.
The second verse acknowledges that even if the person cannot understand or justify the offender's actions, they can still love them. It shows that love can be stronger than the hurt or pain caused. The bridge reaffirms the idea of no longer wanting to hold on to something that doesn't make one strong and the need to heal. The pivot expresses the pain that was caused and how the person wants to be whole again. The chorus concludes with the message that forgiving someone can bring a euphoric feeling of release from the heart, mind, and soul.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't really matter what you did anymore
Your actions from the past no longer hold power over me
It doesn't really matter what you did it for
The reasons for your actions are irrelevant to me now
Or who you did it to…
The person or people you may have hurt no longer matter in this moment
I forgive you
I release any anger, resentment or bitterness I once held towards you
Totally completely now
Without any remaining negative emotions towards you, I am fully at peace
What a freedom just releasing from my heart
The act of forgiving you has granted me a sense of liberation and emotional lightness
From my mind and soul!
The benefits of forgiveness extend to all aspects of my being
It doesn't really matter whether or not I understand
My comprehension of what happened no longer holds significance
It doesn't really matter whether or not you're still my man
The status of our relationship has no impact on my ability to forgive you
I still love you… and
Despite what has passed, my love for you remains present
I no longer want to hold on
I am actively relinquishing any negative emotions that I once held on to
To that which doesn't make me strong
I am no longer allowing my pain and anger to weaken me
And I don't wanna care no more
I am choosing to let go of the burdens of this situation
'Bout what's right or wrong
I am no longer seeking to assign blame or justify who was in the right
I just wanna be whole again
I am seeking emotional wholeness and healing
I want to be free again
I am aspiring towards emotional freedom and liberation
Want to be me again
I am rediscovering my sense of self outside of this situation
I just want to heal…
My primary goal now is to focus on my own healing and growth
I'm so tired of being in pain
The pain and negativity of holding onto anger and resentment has become exhausting
What a feeling just releasing from my heart
The act of forgiveness has a tremendous emotional impact
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It doesn't really matter what you did anymore
It doesn't really matter what you did it for
Or who you did it toβ¦
Chorus
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Totally completely now
What a freedom just releasing from my heart
From my mind and soul!
Verse 2
It doesn't really matter whether or not I understand
It doesn't really matter whether or not you're still my man
I still love you⦠and
Chorus
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Totally completely now
What a freedom just releasing from my heart
From my mind and soul!
Bridge
I no longer want to hold on
To that which doesn't make me strong
And I don't wanna care no more
'Bout what's right or wrong
I just wanna be whole again
I want to be free again
Want to be me again
I just want to healβ¦
Pivot
I'm so tired of being in pain
I just want to be whole again
Soβ¦
Chorus
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Totally completely now
What a feeling just releasing from my heart
From my mind and soul!
serious
"I no longer want to hold on to that which doesn't make me strong. And I don't really care if it's right or wrong I just want to be whole again. Want to be Free again, want to be me again; I just want to heal." This part of the song touches my heart every time ...forgiveness is rarely about the other person.. it's about self-healing. I am trying to learn this everyday β€οΈ
Olu Bukonla
I would forgive him but we STILL would be getting a divorce
Tourlin Martin
This is how you remove people power over your thoughts, in order to move forward, you have to forgive them and retain the power you had to embrace your journey in life...good song.
sayladytea
Rachelle taught me to forgive. I sang this song constantly to help me forgive someone. It released me. Thank you Rachelle.π
Tammy Strozier
Her voice is everything!
D F
Thank You so much for this song. Its a really great piece!
Reginald Watson
Found peace in the sound of her voice.
Barbiebottomz
One of the best songs ever. I get goosebumps every time I hear her beautiful voice.
Sing Your Style Studio
You leave me SPEECHLESS.... I'm not even kidding! You are the only singer on this earth that SLAYS ME...and then SLAYS ME again again again... I've died...all while listening to you. Sitting front row center is a must to watch you. LIFE CHANGING EVENT. Now how can I be notified of all your concerts???!!!! I'm so ready to die again, before I really die.
Tracy Ruffin
This song is so healing. I have listened to this song for years and during several marriages, heartbreak and divorces. Here I am again. Thank you Rachelle Ferrell. I forgive those who hurt me -- my sacred friends. Instead of heartache and pain, I feel full of love and comfort. Thank you Most High for your constant love and protection. Agape