Forgiveness
Joey Landreth Lyrics

The song "Forgiveness" by Joey Landreth is a poignant exploration of the difficulty of asking for and granting forgiveness. The opening verse immediately sets the tone, with the singer acknowledging how hard it is to tell the truth and allowing it to remain locked away. The image of being up against the wall and the night highlights the lack of options and the sense of being trapped.

The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's desire for forgiveness, acknowledging that they are not strong enough to hold it and remain in the dark. The image of burning the candle at both ends suggests that the singer is expending all their energy to keep moving and avoid confronting the need for forgiveness. The reference to drinks and pills implies that they may be using substances to avoid dealing with their own guilt or the pain they have caused others.

The bridge of the song - "Is it/For me or for you or for them/I can't tell" - captures the complexity of forgiveness. It is never a simple matter of asking for it and receiving it, but rather involves multiple parties and layers of hurt and healing. Ultimately, the song is a plea for forgiveness and an acknowledgement of how hard it is to move towards the light of redemption.