4Giveness [Verse 1] Forgiveness started before, not after, On that cold night, thirty years later. Checking my door for the echoes of laughter, Never knew I’d be the devil’s example, Christ as my witness, breath running thin, A hand reaching down, pulling me back in From the Portland cement, frozen and dim. [Verse 2] Some fall down a rabbit hole, I fell just trying to stay alive. Stitches burning, pain running wild, My daughter holding my hand the whole time— Her heartbeat beating through my veins, Keeping my soul inside this frame. [Pre-Chorus] I’ll admit… I almost let go. Madness, sadness, falling below. But I heard the bishop praying soft for me, Whispers cutting through the misery. [Chorus] But I’m still here… ’Cause forgiveness pulled me from the fire. God was in that hospital room, Breathing life through the wires. Forgiving isn’t something you wait for when you’re dying— It’s a choice you make while crying. And I know what happened… But I’ll forgive anyway. God, thank You for the breath today. [Verse 3] Two daughters by my side, Feeding me, holding me through the night. Asking God, “Why didn’t You take me?” But the lesson hit harder Than the devil’s lead pipe swing— Learn what forgiveness means. [Verse 4] Angels paused the night I almost died, Held my tears like water, kept me alive. Fire needs oxygen to burn and breathe— So did I, to finally believe. [Pre-Chorus] Grace from God, hands of my family, Gave me the voice the angels lost before me. Take mine— I’ll let you sing. [Chorus] I’m still here… ’Cause forgiveness pulled me from the fire. God was in that hospital room, Breathing life through the wires. Forgiving isn’t something you wait for when you’re dying— It’s a choice you make while crying. And I know what happened… But I’ll forgive anyway. God, thank You for the breath today. [Bridge] Drop the hatred, let the noose go slack, You can’t climb mountains with that weight on your back. The devil tried to break me, but God held my spine, Said “Write this down, your story is Mine.” [Verse 5] Your act is forgiven— I pray you learn with me. God forgives you As He forgave me. Casting the darkness into the sea, Leaving gold coins engraved, “I love you. I forgive you.” [Outro] I’ll be a better man— Jesus showed the way. Walking from that cold dark night, With tears of faith today. No revenge, no rage, Just love to carry through. Take care of yourself, And I’ll take care of you. Forgiving as God loves us… Replacing hate with love, Prayers answered from heavens above.
