Lecrae - Forgiveness Lyrics
Lyrics
'Cause we all make mistakes sometimes
And we all step across the line
But nothing's sweeter than the day we find
We find
It's hanging over him like the clouds of Seattle
And raining on his swag, falling deeper in the saddle
It's written on his face, he don't have to speak a sound
Somebody call the 5-0, we've got a man down
Now you can go and play it like your own rock 'n' roll
But guilt does a job on each and every man's soul
And when your head hits the pillow with the night fall
You can bet your life that it's gonna be a fight y'all
'Cause we all make mistakes sometimes
And we've all stepped across that line
But nothing's sweeter than the day we find
Forgiveness, forgiveness
And we all stumble and we fall
Bridges burn in the heat of it all
But nothing's sweeter than the day
Sweeter than the day, we call
Out for forgiveness
We all need, we all need
We all need forgiveness
We all need, we all need
Mr. Lecrae
My mama told me what I would be in for
If I get to the sun, get inside of me pimped up
My heart's been broken and my wounds been open
And I don't know if I can hear "I'm sorry" been spoken
But those forgiving much should be quicker to give it
And God forgave me for it all, Jesus beg forgiveness
So when the stones fly and they aimed at you
Just say "forgive them Father, they know not what they do"
Now you can go and play it like your own rock 'n' roll
Guilt does a job on each and every man's soul
And when your head hits pillow with the night fall
You can bet your life that it's gonna be a fight y'all
'Cause we all make mistakes sometimes
And we've all stepped across that line
But nothing's sweeter than the day we find
Forgiveness, forgiveness
And we all stumble and we fall
Bridges Burn in the heat of it all
But nothing's sweeter than the day
Sweeter than the day, we call
Out for forgiveness
You know we need that that that
You know we need that that that
You know we need that that that
No matter how lost you are
You're not that far, you're not too far (from forgiveness)
No matter how hurt you are
You're not that far, you're not too far (from forgiveness)
And no matter how wrong you are
You're not that far, you're not too far (from forgiveness)
No matter who you are
You're not that far, you're not too far (from forgiveness)
Ask for forgiveness
'Cause we all make mistakes sometimes
And we've all stepped across that line
But nothing's sweeter than the day we find
Forgiveness, forgiveness
And we all step on what we found
Bridges burn in the heat of it all
But nothing's sweeter than the day
Sweeter than the day, we call
Out for forgiveness
We all need, we all need
We all need forgiveness
We all need, we all need
No matter how lost you are
We all need forgiveness
No matter how hurt you are
We all need forgiveness
And no matter how wrong you are
You're not that far, you're not too far (from forgiveness)
No matter who you are
You're not that far, you're not too far
We all need forgiveness forgiveness
We all need forgiveness forgiveness
We all need forgiveness forgiveness
We all need forgiveness forgiveness
Video
TobyMac - Forgiveness [Lyrics] ft. Lecrae
Meaning & Inspiration
"Forgiveness," a powerful collaboration between TobyMac and Lecrae released on August 28, 2012, dives deep into the transformative grace of God's forgiveness, echoing the profound themes of redemption found throughout Scripture. This track isn't just a song; it's a testament to the liberating power of letting go of the past and embracing a new identity in Christ. The core message resonates with the biblical concept of reconciliation, particularly as described by Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, where he states, "All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them." This verse perfectly encapsulates the essence of "Forgiveness," portraying God as the ultimate forgiver who, through Jesus, has erased our debt. Lecrae’s contribution further amplifies this, grounding the listener in the reality of spiritual freedom, reminding us that through Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin or shame, a concept beautifully illustrated in Romans 8:1, which declares, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." The song explores the arduous journey of extending that same divine forgiveness to others, a challenging but essential command from Jesus himself. In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus teaches His disciples, "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." This dual focus on receiving and extending forgiveness highlights the interconnectedness of our relationship with God and with our fellow man, a fundamental principle of Christian living. "Forgiveness" encourages believers to embrace the liberating power of letting go, to release the burden of bitterness and resentment, and to mirror the immeasurable grace they have received. It’s an anthem for those seeking to live in the freedom that true forgiveness offers, a freedom that allows us to move forward in hope and love, reflecting the heart of the Father.