Forgive
David Vaters Lyrics

It's sometimes scary for you just to try something new
You have experienced so much pain in the past, that you now struggle with trying new things because of the fear of experiencing that kind of pain again.

You've been hurt more times than u remember
You have experienced so much emotional pain in your life, that it is difficult for you to keep track of every single time you felt the sting of betrayal or disappointment.

It's sometimes hard for you to forgive the ones around you
You find it a difficult challenge to forgive the people in your life who have caused you immense pain, either through their words or actions.

Because of what they did or said
The source of your pain comes from their words or deeds that have struck you deep and left you broken.

They left you wounded and for dead
You feel like your emotions were disregarded and you were left feeling broken and without any hope.

Well you gotta forgive don't hold it in
Holding onto past pain will only continue to hurt you in the present and in the future. It's therefore very important to make a conscious choice to forgive those who have hurt you.

It 'll hurt you more then it will hurt them
When you hold a grudge or choose not to forgive, you end up doing more damage to yourself than the other person ever could or would.

Take the high road that will bless you and them
Making the choice to forgive, even when it's difficult, will benefit both parties involved. Forgiveness can bring about a sense of healing and closure, and help you to live a happier, fulfilling life.

Forgiveness is a choice
Forgiveness is a conscious decision that you make for yourself, and not for the other person.

For you to make for yourself
You have to choose to forgive for yourself and no one else. Ultimately, it's up to you to take control of your emotions and release yourself from the pain of the past.

Whether you're a believer or if you're not
The decision to forgive is not just for those who believe in a higher power, but it's an act of kindness that can be done by anyone regardless of religion or belief system.

Now I've been guilty of this crime most of my life
The songwriter acknowledges that he has struggled with forgiveness in the past, and is therefore in a good position to encourage others to embrace forgiveness in their own lives as well.

So for all of you that I've hurt along the way
The songwriter is aware that he has caused pain to others in his life through his own unforgiveness, and is asking for their forgiveness.

Forgive me for all I've done or said
The songwriter is acknowledging his own wrongdoing and is asking for forgiveness from those he has hurt, in order to move forward and begin the process of healing those relationships.

You wanna do what comes so natural
It's natural to want to seek revenge or make someone else feel the pain that you feel, but true strength comes from choosing forgiveness.

Get your revenge get back at them all
The root of unforgiveness often comes from a desire for revenge, but that desire only leads to a cycle of pain and hurt that's hard to escape.

But i say forgive for they know not what they do
The songwriter is reminding us that quite often the hurtful things people say or do come from their own pain and confusion, and not from a place of intentional hurt or malice. This realization allows us to cultivate empathy and find forgiveness in our hearts.

When I forgive...
The act of forgiveness is one that can be life-changing and is something that the songwriter wants to encourage others to experience.

When you forgive...
This is an inclusive message, reminding the listener that everyone has the power to forgive and find healing within their own relationships.

When we forgive...
Forgiveness is a collective experience that can help to heal entire communities, and bring about lasting change.

Oh you gotta forgive... oh Forgive
The songwriter is ending the song on a positive note, reiterating the importance of forgiveness in order to live a happy, fulfilling life and to find peace in our relationships.