Forgive Me
Tammy Trent Lyrics


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I've been raised in the perfect surrounding
Go to church once a week sometimes two
Lord I wanna be what you want me to be
Often sin represents all I do

CHORUS:
Forgive me
Once again cleanse me
Forgive me
Once again cover me
Cause I don't even know why
Your mercy never dies
But I'm glad
Lord I'm glad

Your spirit always seems to grab me
Just before I go over the edge
But what I can't understand is why
You're even here
When I trashed my oath and my pledge

CHORUS:
Forgive me
Once again cleanse me
Forgive me
Once again cover me
Cause I don't even know why
Your mercy never never dies




But I'm glad
Lord I'm glad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tammy Trent's song Forgive Me speak to the struggles of trying to live up to one's religious beliefs while constantly battling sin. The singer acknowledges her upbringing in a perfect environment and attending church regularly, yet she still finds herself committing sins. She desires to be what God wants her to be, but often feels as though she is failing to do so. Despite this inner struggle, she is grateful for God's never-ending mercy and forgiveness.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's plea for forgiveness and cleansing from her sins. She recognizes that God's mercy never dies, but still feels grateful for it. The second verse speaks of the singer's own confusion as to why God continues to stand by her, despite her inability to live up to her promises and vows to Him. However, she acknowledges that God's spirit always seems to intervene just in time to prevent her from falling over the edge.


Overall, the lyrics to Forgive Me are a heartfelt prayer for forgiveness and a recognition of the struggle to live a righteous life. The singer's honesty about her failings is relatable, and the emphasis on God's mercy and forgiveness is a core belief in Christianity.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been raised in the perfect surrounding
I grew up in a seemingly perfect environment


Go to church once a week sometimes two
I attend church services regularly


Lord I wanna be what you want me to be
My desire is to fulfill God's will for my life


Often sin represents all I do
Unfortunately, my actions are often characterized by sin


Forgive me
I ask for God's forgiveness


Once again cleanse me
I ask God to purify me from my sins


Forgive me
Again, I ask for God's forgiveness


Once again cover me
I ask God to protect me from my own sinful nature


Cause I don't even know why
Despite my failings, I don't understand why God continues to show me mercy


Your mercy never dies
God's mercy is never-ending


But I'm glad
I am grateful for God's mercy


Your spirit always seems to grab me
I feel the Holy Spirit's presence pulling me back from the brink


Just before I go over the edge
Just before I make a serious mistake or succumb to temptation


But what I can't understand is why
I don't comprehend why God continues to guide me despite my shortcomings


You're even here
God is present even when I've broken my promises and betrayed my beliefs


When I trashed my oath and my pledge
When I failed to uphold the promises I made to God


But I'm glad
Again, I express my gratitude for God's mercy




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