Forgiven
BridgeCity Lyrics
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Will there ever be a new day
What if God could make a way for my debts to be paid
He gave us beauty for ashes
All of my sins are washed away
I'm forgiven
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
My sins forgotten
You took my place
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
On the edge about to break
Am I anyone worth saving
Please could someone take
Take this mess I made and change me
He gave us beauty for ashes
All of my sins are washed away
I'm forgiven
My past erased
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
My sins forgotten
You took my place
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
I'm forgiven
My past erased
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
My sins forgotten
You took my place
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
The song "Forgiven" by BridgeCity expresses the feelings of being overwhelmed by one's mistakes and regrets, while also acknowledging a desire for redemption and forgiveness. The singer questions if there will ever be a way for them to move on from their past transgressions, and if they are even worth saving. However, the lyrics reveal hope that through God's love and mercy, one's sins can be washed away and forgiven. The line "He gave us beauty for ashes" references a biblical concept, demonstrating how God can take the broken parts of a person's life and turn them into something new and beautiful.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm forgiven" multiple times, emphasizing the power of forgiveness and redemption. The image of one's past being erased and sins forgotten represents the idea of a clean slate, a chance to start anew. The lyrics also highlight the sacrifice of Jesus, as he "took (our) place," allowing us to receive forgiveness that we do not deserve.
Overall, "Forgiven" is a song about hope and redemption, reminding us that no matter how many mistakes we make, we can still be forgiven and begin again with a clean slate.
Line by Line Meaning
Overwhelmed by my mistakes
Feeling burdened and defeated by the wrong-doings committed
Will there ever be a new day
Questioning if there will be a chance for a fresh start
What if God could make a way for my debts to be paid
Pondering the possibility of divine intervention to redeem oneself
He gave us beauty for ashes
God can transform something ugly and painful into something beautiful and worthwhile
All of my sins are washed away
The artist's past wrong-doings are completely forgiven and forgotten
I'm forgiven
The singer has received absolution for their sins
My past erased
All past mistakes and transgressions have been wiped clean
It's all because of Your great love and mercy
The artist acknowledges that their redemption is due to God's unconditional love and forgiveness
My sins forgotten
God has chosen to forget and remove all memories of the artist's sins
You took my place
God took the punishment and consequences that the artist deserved for their actions
On the edge about to break
The singer is at a breaking point and is struggling to cope
Am I anyone worth saving
Questioning their self-worth and if they deserve to be saved
Please could someone take
Requesting for someone to intervene and help them
Take this mess I made and change me
Asking for a transformative miracle to occur in their life and redeem their mistakes
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The116girl
This is my fav song from the album:) I loved it ever since I heard it this last GU:) it really helps me and it applies to me alot
Ryan Mason
Very powerful song :-) praise Jesus.
Jake Kuzen
Very powerful clip with an amazing song! It is so straight to the point of how God can wash our slate clean and we can start a new in him.
Orwangez Sánchez
Well done.. The part where he was cleans really touched me!!
Mercedes Smith
Good job I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!
Mandy and Ronnie Brammer
Had a vision of a man waking up and all of his tattoos were gone. Then saw this video...chills. How cool!
piciurevelion79
awesome song!!!!
Gigi Simbajon
Forgiveness is truly a divine gift..
RJ D
They played this last resurrection Sunday at CBC, did they not... 2012?