David Lee Roth is spreading some forgiveness this holiday season. Or is he asking for some? He’s gifted his fans with a new song “Forgiveness” to unwrap. Give it a listen, then discuss…
“Forgiveness” Lyrics
I took a long trip South on that whiskey train
I took Jesus Christ’s name in vain
I blew a fortune on cocaine
And I caused my whole family heartbreak and shame
And when I was on the verge of going insane I found forgiveness
Forgiveness fall down like rain on a sun-scorched land
Forgiveness forced in like air to a drowning man
Forgiveness like home from a journey of a thousand miles
Forgiveness like milk and honey to a starving child
I let bad blood force my hand
Revenge caused me to harm my fellow man
When it came time to pay the consequences I ran
And I ran and I ran and I’m still running
And when my luck ran out and they had me in hand I found forgiveness
Forgiveness fall down like rain on a sun-scorched land
Forgiveness forced in like air to a drowning man
Forgiveness like home from a journey of a thousand miles
Forgiveness like milk and honey to a starving child
It’s sad that an honest man is worth his weight in gold
I’m just thinking about the many lies I’ve told
My reputation being bought and sold
I made a midnight deal down at the lonesome crossroad
When they came a knockin’ for my soul I found forgiveness
Forgiveness fall down like rain on the sun-scorched land
Forgiveness forced in like air to a drowning man
Forgiveness like home from a journey of a thousand miles
Forgiveness like milk and honey to a starving child
I’m talking about healing if you want to get strong
First you must face if it’s both the wrong and the wrong that need forgiveness
Forgiveness fall down like rain on a sun-scorched land
Forgiveness forced in like air to a drowning man
Forgiveness like home from a journey of a thousand miles
Forgiveness like milk and honey to a starving child