Forgiveness

Story Behind The Song

This song was inspired by an interview with Michael Berg, father of Nicholas Berg who was kidnapped and brutally murdered by Al-Zarcawi in Iraq. When being interviewed on the CBC about the recent death of Zarcawi at the hand of the US Army, Berg refused to condone the US Army?s action and thus continue the cycle of hatred. He has been called a traitor and even shot at by some of his countrymen for refusing to support the war and the killing of Zarcawi, but stands resolute in his determination to find forgiveness in his heart and start a new cycle: one of humanity and forgiveness. This song is dedicated to his remarkable courage and the memory of his son.

Song Length 4:10 Genre Folk - Alternative, Pop - Rock
Mood Moving, Engaging

Lyrics

Forgiveness

Words and music by: Peter Katz



You ask me to explain it

Well there?s everything and nothing to say

Some things they happen

And once they do they never go away



They tell you that this life is eye for eye

Well man you know I think that?s all a lie

Oh I will not stoke the fire of this fight, when I know it isn?t right



So I guess I?m going to have to try forgiveness

?Cause man you know that?s all that I?ve got left

My boy did not deserve this, but neither do the rest

I guess I?m going to have to try forgiveness



You can call me a coward

Call me whatever you chose

Once you could have hurt me

But now, I?ve nothing left to lose



Go on and spite me ?cause I will not curse his name

And tell me though I?m broken, I am to blame

Well go on, but I won?t participate, in spreading all this hate



So I guess I?m going to have to try forgiveness

?Cause man you know that?s all that I?ve got left

My boy did not deserve this, but neither do the rest

I guess I?m going to have to try forgiveness



They shot at me for speaking out against this tired war

Said "How can you lose one life and not demand one more?"

Well what good will it do us in the end?

There?s nothing that should justify revenge



And I stand now here before you

Living out the hardest test

And still I swear the only answer is: ?Forgiveness

Forgiveness, Forgiveness



Oh you know we?ve got to try forgiveness

?Cause man you know it?s all that we?ve got left

Our boys and girls are watching and they?ve put us to the test

Come let's show them forgiveness

Forgiveness

Lyrics Peter Katz Music Peter Katz
Producer Tim Abraham Label Indie

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