Forgiven Me
Deborah Joy Imani Winans Lyrics
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Reflections of what I used to be
These broken roads that got me here
Can't make it hard to face reality
But a new day is here
It's time that I embrace it
Can't wait another day
Right now I gotta face it
[Chorus]
I never ever wanna press rewind
Never wanna go back in time
Not much glory
In that story but it's mine so I'm
Loving who I am today
The past has past away
Finally I
Have forgiven me
I hold a memory of myself
So young and foolish and not knowing
Careless decisions that I made
I wish somebody would have told me
But a new day is here
It's time that I embrace it
Can't wait another day
Right now I gotta face it
[Chorus]
The mirror on the wall
It makes me see today
That I'm, I'm not that foolish girl
Time has brought a change
A transformation
The old into the new
When I let go of me
And held on to you
[Chorus: x2]
I hold a memory of myself
These opening lyrics of the song Forgiven Me by Deborah Joy Imani Winans/Mary Mary are about self-reflection and self-acceptance. The singer refers to a memory of herself from the past, which consists of reflections of what she used to be. She acknowledges the struggles she went through to get to where she is today, acknowledging the hardships of the past without dwelling in them. The broken roads that led her to where she is now cannot prevent her from facing the reality of the present moment. Despite the challenges that she faced, the singer is grateful for the new day and is ready to embrace it. She expresses that she cannot wait any longer to face the challenges of the present moment.
The chorus repeats the message of acceptance and self-love. The singer declares that she never wants to press rewind, never wants to go back in time. Even though the past may not have been glorious, it is still her story, and she loves herself and who she has become. She has forgiven herself for past mistakes and has let go of the past. She finally feels peace with herself and the situations of the past.
The refrain towards the end of the song refers to the transformation that occurred within the singer. She sees her reflection in the mirror and realizes that she is no longer that foolish girl, and time has brought a change and transformation in her. She has let go of her past self and held onto a new version of herself, one that has learned from past mistakes and has grown to be a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold a memory of myself
I have memories of my past self
Reflections of what I used to be
Looking back, I see what I used to be
These broken roads that got me here, Can't make it hard to face reality
Even though my past was difficult, I must face the present reality
But a new day is here, It's time that I embrace it, Can't wait another day, Right now I gotta face it
I need to face the present and embrace the new day
I never ever wanna press rewind, Never wanna go back in time, Not much glory, In that story but it's mine so I'm, Loving who I am today, The past has past away, Finally I, Have forgiven me
I don't want to dwell on my past mistakes, but instead love who I am today and forgive myself
The mirror on the wall, It makes me see today, That I'm, I'm not that foolish girl, Time has brought a change, A transformation, The old into the new, When I let go of me, And held on to you
I see the changes that time has brought and I have transformed. I let go of my old self and held on to something greater
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL
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Goitseone Chutu
Deborah looks sooo much like her aunt.... very beautiful 🧨... AND a very BEAUTIFUL performance
Teingo INKO -TARIAH
Deborah Joy Winans = Debbie the second. Striking resemblance. I guess that explains why they bear the same name. Bless🙏🌹
vena singleton
Which one Debbie cause she looks so much like Debby to me
Abigail Aberdeen
I find she looks like her Auntie Debbie Winans😁
Brit Co
If you guys are referring to Debbie Winans, I’d have to agree. I always get them confused. All the winans women look alike, but I think she looks more like Debbie.
Abena Hadassah
I couldn't agree less.. the resemblance to her Aunt😊. They sang their heart out
Judion Smith
Just in case you are reading this...
Quit telling yourself that someone else is already doing it. Your voice is unique. Your experience is distinctive. You bring something different to the table. If you are 'called' to do a similar thing 'differently', don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Receive with love. x
vena singleton
Thank you 😊
dorin nasimiyu
Am not a singer but this is so uplifting. Thank you. Much love and blessings.
mriviere76
Judion Thank you. ❤️