sarah mclachlan - forgiveness with lyrics

beautiful song

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• forgiveness

[mrscanadabear]

This song SO speaks to where I'm at. I just left my abusive alcoholic husband, Yes it's very hard to forgive and yes I'm much better off without him. It's all very raw. I will eventually forgive, but I must never forget so that I don't fall for another 'loving lying enemy'

[CharmedNijntje]

@mrscanadabear indeed keep your eyes open!

[SilentFlame100]

I am glad that there is a video with the lyrics for this song, but it is a shame that such a good melody must be paired with such a cold message. If these are her own words, then I fear that Sarah McLachlan doesn't know much about heaven if she doesn't know that forgiveness is a prerequisite for it.

[CharmedNijntje]

@SilentFlame100 I disagree. Sometimes your so hurt by someone it's realy hard to forgive. Sometimes your just better of without some people

[luvtheheaven3]

@CharmedNijntje @SilentFlame100 face this day/'cause I have lost you along the way" - that fits my relationship with her well too. ;) I am much better off without her, and it doesn't matter that some people who don't understand my situation feel that I should always honor my mother & father like the 10 Commandments say or that everyone deserves forgiveness or whatever. ;)

Of course this song is actually about a man who cheated on a woman (the singer) and that's okay, I get that. ;) Still. ;)

[CharmedNijntje]

@luvtheheaven3 I agree. Besides you can't force yourself to forgive, you've got to mean it before you say you did. I hope it works out for you! And it doesn't matter what the singer ment with the song, you can interpret it the way you like, that's the beauty of music:)

[JoselynsMom]

No one knows what went on between Sarah and her husband, and I don't think any of us have any room or right to judge her. The best art often comes from a very emotionally raw place - that's what makes it so great. This song may have been written when her hurt was very new, and this song may have just been a vent and a release for her. No one but Sarah knows for sure. Music like this is great because it allows the listener to feel it, not just hear it. Judge not 'lest ye be judged.

[Izzycuddles09]

deep, tears here.

[Izzycuddles09]

@mrscanadabear I,m grad you were able to get out.more women need to get out of abusive relationships.

[greeniis1]

@mrscanadabear

Been there...forgave and now I am free. Keep your eye on the sparrow!

[mamad1997]

I came across this song by accident, it is so touching where i am in my life .. Asking to much at this point and time, i will forgive only in time , just not now .... These words written are taken from the very souls of those that have been done so wrong.... Thanks for this we need songs in our lives that touch us and make sence out of what we cant at the time....

[DesperateHW]

@mrscanadabear  Eventually. Same here. Eventually is a LONG LONG ways off. Peace, my friend.

[BillyJimOMFG]

Still look ssuspiciously GAY, Jackson...

[Lokhai]

@SilentFlame100 The fact that it's such a good melody paired with the message is part of it. The message is that now she sees through the lies and she's healing after what he has done. She's moving on, and realizes that he never will. When she says "you don't know much about heaven" what's she saying is that he promised her heaven, but he can't give it to her because ha has to hurt to feel. Listen to the true message, not the literal. ;)

[MillicentStClaire]

Love Sarah's music. What a voice. We don't forgive others for their benefit, we do it for ours. Everyone needs grace as we struggle with our humanity. Give a little and you get a lot. Forgiveness is an on-going journey. In the end, we all must forgive each other for everything. That's the work for all of us!

[Midg3tR3r3]

@mrscanadabear

I went through something very similar, though I was VERY young when I did. He was very abusive, an in every way possible. And he loved his alcohol and drugs. I never married him, so I can only imagine how tough it must be for you. But it does get better. It's been three years since I finally got away from him, and everyday I get a little bit stronger. You will too. Remember the lessons you have learned, but also know that there ARE good men out there too.

[MegaCatlady66]

@mrscanadabear same happend to me i have now forgiven him but will never forgive what he put me through he has since passed away but i still wont forget never it will take time for you too and well done for getting out bfore it was to late have a good life