Heritage Singers - Forgive Me Lyrics
Lyrics
Forgive me, I'm so sorry
Forgive me, I've been so wrong
First, I hurt you and drove you away
Then pride kept me silent when I needed to say
Forgive me, I'm so sorry
I need you, I always will
This hole in my heart, Lord, only You can fill
Forgive me, please take me home
The trust that's been shattered, love can restore
And time will heal our broken hearts
Forgive me, I'm so sorry
I love you, I need you so
Moments are fragile let's hold them close
Forgive me, please take me home
Forgive me, I'm so sorry
Forgive me, I've been so wrong
This hole in my heart, Lord, only You can fill
Forgive me, please take me home
Forgive me
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Heritage Singers / "Forgive Me"
Meaning & Inspiration
The Heritage Singers' rendition of "Forgive Me," found on their 2004 album *Saved By Grace*, is a profoundly moving plea for reconciliation, resonating with the deep spiritual truth of repentance and the yearning for divine acceptance. This song doesn't just present a melody; it articulates a raw, honest confession that echoes the cries of a soul seeking solace and restoration. The lyrics immediately plunge us into a state of profound regret, with the opening lines, "Forgive me, I'm so sorry, I've been so wrong," setting the stage for a journey of humility. This sentiment is powerfully aligned with the biblical imperative to acknowledge our sinfulness. As Proverbs 28:13 states, "Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy." The song further articulates the pain of pushing loved ones away and the corrosive effect of pride, which "kept me silent when I needed to say." This speaks directly to the human struggle with arrogance, a barrier to mending relationships and, more importantly, to a right relationship with God. James 4:6 reminds us that "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
The core of the song’s message lies in its recognition of utter dependence on a higher power for healing and wholeness. The declaration, "I need you, I always will," and the poignant admission, "This hole in my heart, Lord, only You can fill," are profound expressions of spiritual need. This echoes the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 42:1, "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God." The plea, "Forgive me, please take me home," is not merely a request for comfort but a desire for ultimate belonging, a homecoming into the loving embrace of the Father, reflecting the hope found in John 14:2-3, where Jesus assures His disciples that He is going to prepare a place for them. The understanding that "The trust that's been shattered, love can restore, And time will heal our broken hearts" offers a comforting, yet realistic, perspective on the redemptive power of love and the gradual nature of healing, both interpersonally and spiritually. This hope is rooted in the promises of God's unfailing love, as described in Jeremiah 31:3, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." The repeated affirmation of love and need, "I love you, I need you so," coupled with the recognition of life's fleeting moments – "Moments are fragile let's hold them close" – underscores the urgency and preciousness of every opportunity to connect and to be forgiven. Ultimately, "Forgive Me" is an anthem of hopeful surrender, a sincere prayer for grace that encourages listeners to confront their failings, embrace humility, and turn towards the One who alone can mend what is broken and guide them home.