Born in California to a musical family, when she was one year old her family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado In college in the summer of 1997, Herzig formed the band Newcomers Home with Tim and Laurie Thornton and Andrew Jed. Two years later, Herzig released Weightless. She produced the album herself, recorded it at home using Pro Tools, and played most of the instruments: electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, keyboards, and percussion, in addition to her singing and songwriting. The song "Jack and Jill" appeared on the TV shows One Tree Hill and Pretty Little Liars, while several others appeared on Grey's Anatomy.
Her next album, Apple Tree (2008), was more pop-oriented. Her 2011 album was entitled The Waking Sleep. She then released Walk Through Walls (2014) and Moment of Bliss (2018).
Herzig has spent years playing festivals such as Bonnaroo and Summerfest and touring as a headliner and as support for Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, The Fray, and as a member of 10 out of Tenn. She has had her music licensed for innumerable film, TV and commercial uses. Including over 10 songs on Grey’s Anatomy and most recently her song “Lost and Found” was featured in the trailer for Disney's Saving Mr. Banks and in a commercial for Carnival Cruises. Herzig can be heard on RAC's EP with their song collaboration "We Belong," featured on KCRW. Herzig also co-produced songs on Ingrid Michaelson's 2014 Lights Out album, including her first single “Girls Chase Boys.”
Forgiveness
Katie Herzig Lyrics
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You said we′re living to forgive what may have come
As you were leaving, as I was grieving
I have loved you all my life
I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness
For our last goodbye
I still need you no matter how much time has passed
Because I love you
Because you love me all my life
I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness
For our last goodbye
The song "Forgiveness" by Katie Herzig is an emotional ballad about seeking forgiveness after a difficult goodbye. The lyrics express the idea that forgiving someone is not always easy, especially when the situation is complicated and emotions are high. The singer asks for forgiveness from her loved one, regretting the way their last goodbye went. The opening lines, "You were given long enough to move along / You said we're living to forgive what may have come" suggest that the relationship may have been strained or that there may have been a disagreement that led to the painful goodbye.
The chorus, "I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness / For our last goodbye," is a powerful repetition that emphasizes the singer's desperation to resolve the situation and move on. The second verse expresses the singer's continued longing for her loved one despite the pain they caused. She acknowledges that time has passed, but her feelings have not changed. She still needs them and longs to feel their presence. Ultimately, the song is about the power of forgiveness and the difficulty of letting go of someone you love.
Overall, "Forgiveness" is a beautifully written song that captures the complexities of love, loss, and forgiveness. The moody melody and soulful vocals add to the emotional depth of the lyrics and create a powerful listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You were given long enough to move along
You had enough time to leave and move on with your life
You said we′re living to forgive what may have come
You stated that our purpose in life is to forgive any mistakes that we encounter
As you were leaving, as I was grieving
You were departing while I was experiencing profound sadness
I have loved you all my life
I have had feelings of love for you throughout my existence on this earth
I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness, I ask forgiveness
I am humbly requesting forgiveness for my mistakes or any harm that I may have caused
For our last goodbye
I am asking for forgiveness for the way we parted, our final farewell
I still need you no matter how much time has passed
Despite the time that has passed, I still have a strong desire for your presence
I still feel you, oh how I long to feel your grasp
I can still sense your presence and I deeply yearn to feel your touch
Because I love you
My feelings for you are rooted in love
Because you love me all my life
I know that you've had feelings of love for me throughout my existence on this earth
Writer(s): Katheryne Lee Herzig
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