Lyrics
Well, yes you hurt me
Expressing being hurt by someone.
But I'll teach you how to learn me
Committing to teach the person how to understand and connect with the speaker.
It's time to put aside the pain
Deciding to move on from the pain.
Forgive and wash away the stains
Choosing to forgive and let go of the emotional stains or scars.
And love you with what time remains anyway
Expressing a commitment to love despite the past hurt and limited time.
Who wants the truce of bruises?
Questioning the value of conflict and physical or emotional wounds.
So you're in my prayers peace be with you
Including the person in prayers and wishing them peace.
Amen amen
Repeating a traditional affirmation for emphasis.
In grace he wrote forgiveness
Referring to a person (he) who wrote about forgiveness and doesn't need it.
The one who never needs it
Emphasizing the generosity of forgiveness from someone who doesn't require it themselves.
So freely given, I will give
Expressing a commitment to freely give forgiveness.
'Cause the simple truth is we don't win
Acknowledging that in conflicts, both parties lose; emphasizing the simple truth of mutual loss.
We both lose in a truce of bruises
Reiterating the idea that both parties suffer in a truce or agreement born out of physical or emotional harm.
Peace be with you peace be with you
Wishing peace upon the person, reinforcing the desire for reconciliation.
Peace be with you peace be with you
Repeating the wish for peace, emphasizing the importance of tranquility.
Amen oh, peace be with you
Repeating the wish for peace (Amen is often used as a religious affirmation).
Amen amen
Repeating the traditional affirmation for emphasis.
Ooh, ooh ooh, ooh
Expressing emotion, possibly representing the depth of feeling or a melodic expression.
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