One of the more successful country music groups of the 1990s, their hits have included Every Once in a While, Days of America, and Goodbye Says It All.
The original lineup for the band throughout the 1990s was Paul, Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist Van Stephenson, who died of skin cancer in April, 2001. He was replaced by Randy Threet, the band's bass player, until 2003, when Anthony Crawford signed on.
From early 2008 until he re-joined in 2010, Robbins left the group to resume his songwriting career, and Threet re-joined. Since then, BlackHawk's backing band has been subsumed into the main group, which comprises Paul (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin), Randall (acoustic guitar, background vocals), Threet (bass guitar, background vocals), Chris Anderson (lead guitar, background vocals), Dave Robbins (keyboards, background vocals), and Monte Yoho (drums, percussion).
Current Total Nonstop Action Wrestling musician Dale Oliver was also once a part of Blackhawk.
Forgiveness
BlackHawk Lyrics
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Sowing seeds of heartache without paying the price
Never looked back to see all the damage I'd done
Just looking out for number one
There isn't much that I ain't guilty of
You see my conscience in the name of love
All I wanted was to fill this hole in my soul
[Chorus]
All I need, all I need
All I need is forgiveness
Can you find beauty in the beast I've been
Is it too late for me to start again?
Am I worth all the pain that I put you through
You know it's up to you
I wanna step out from the shadows I've cast
It's time to turn and face the ghosts of my past
I wanna make things right that I know, I've done wrong
For so long
[Chorus]
It's all or nothing, there's no in between
This is my chance to finally come clean
[Chorus]
Is just forgiveness
I mean forgiveness
Sweet forgiveness
Forgiveness, forgiveness
The song Forgiveness by BlackHawk is a sincere confession and plea for forgiveness by someone who has wronged others in the past. The lyrics depict the regret and guilt felt by the singer for breaking promises, causing heartache, and not acknowledging the damage that had been done, all while looking out for themselves. The singer acknowledges their faults and realizes that all they need is forgiveness to heal the hole in their soul. They question if it's too late to start again and if they're worth the pain they put others through, leaving the decision up to the person they wronged. The singer wants to confront the ghosts of their past and make things right, acknowledging that it's all or nothing, and their chance to come clean.
Line by Line Meaning
I've broken promises and never thought twice
I have not honored my commitments and did not care about it.
Sowing seeds of heartache without paying the price
I have caused pain to others without accepting the consequences.
Never looked back to see all the damage I'd done
I did not bother to acknowledge the harm I have caused.
Just looking out for number one
I was self-centered and only cared for myself.
There isn't much that I ain't guilty of
I am guilty of many wrong things.
You see my conscience in the name of love
I am seeking redemption for the things that I have done wrong.
All I wanted was to fill this hole in my soul
I have committed wrong acts in search of something to soothe my pain.
Now I know
I realize the need for redemption or asking for forgiveness.
[Chorus] All I need, all I need, All I need is forgiveness
Asking for forgiveness is all I need to feel better.
Can you find beauty in the beast I've been
Can you forgive me despite my misdeeds?
Is it too late for me to start again?
Can I still change and make amends?
Am I worth all the pain that I put you through
Is there still hope for me to redeem myself despite the pain I have inflicted?
You know it's up to you
Ultimately, it is up to the person I have wronged to decide whether to forgive me or not.
I wanna step out from the shadows I've cast
I want to make things right and leave behind my past wrongdoings.
It's time to turn and face the ghosts of my past
It is time for me to confront the mistakes I have made and fix them.
I wanna make things right that I know, I've done wrong
I want to make amends for the wrongs that I am aware of.
For so long
I have been carrying the weight of my mistakes for a long time.
[Chorus] It's all or nothing, there's no in between
I cannot make partial restitution; it has to be a complete one.
This is my chance to finally come clean
This is an opportunity for me to confess and ask for forgiveness.
[Chorus] Is just forgiveness, I mean forgiveness, Sweet forgiveness, Forgiveness, forgiveness
All I really need and hope for is forgiveness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY MONTANA, HENRY PAUL
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