Forgiveness
Embracing Redemption: A Tale of Love and Forgiveness
Lyrics
I gave you gifts, so what do you owe me?
The singer questions what is owed to them after giving gifts.
I always knew that no gift was free
The singer understood that gifts come with some form of expectation or cost.
There ain't no other way but forgiveness
Forgiveness is presented as the sole solution or path forward.
When "I love you" means "Don't let go of me"
Expressions of love sometimes carry an unspoken plea to hold on tightly.
I was standing where only you could see me
The singer was in a position visible only to the person being addressed.
I was pretending I didn't see you there
The singer pretended not to notice the other person's presence.
Wanted to love you but I couldn't give it
They desired to love but struggled to offer it.
So you waited for me to take your hand
The other person waited for the singer to make a move towards connection.
Oh yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Repetition emphasizing the importance of forgiveness.
Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Forgiveness
Reiteration of the significance of forgiveness in the context of the relationship.
Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Forgiveness
Continued emphasis on the theme of forgiveness.
You tried to stay up 'til you could hear my footsteps
The other person waited up, anticipating the singer's return.
I came in your room while you were sound asleep
The singer entered the other person's space while they were asleep.
There ain't no other way but compassion
Compassion is depicted as the necessary approach.
When loving you was too much for me
Loving the other person became overwhelming for the singer.
You were waiting within shouting distance
The other person was close enough to engage but not actively involved.
You looked at everybody else for what you couldn't have
The other person sought what they couldn't attain elsewhere.
I was pretending it didn't make no difference
The singer feigned indifference to the situation.
I didn't know what I could do to give you your man
The singer was uncertain how to fulfill the other person's desires.
Oh yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Reiteration emphasizing the importance of forgiveness.
Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Forgiveness
Continued emphasis on the theme of forgiveness.
Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Forgiveness
Continued emphasis on the importance of forgiveness.
Forgive, hey, hey
Direct plea for forgiveness.
Forgive, hey, yeah
Repetition of the plea for forgiveness.
Forgive, hey, hey
Further repetition of the plea for forgiveness.
Forgive, hey, yeah
Continued repetition of the plea for forgiveness.
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