Forgiven (Skillet song)

Forgiven is the fourth single from Christian rock band Skillet's 2009 album Awake, and is the ninth track on the album. The single was released to Christian CHR/Rock radio on August 2, 2010. The song received critical acclaim and was a moderate success.[2][3] Although it reached number one on both Christian rock radio and CHR, Skillet has never performed it live.

"Forgiven"
Single by Skillet
from the album Awake
ReleasedAugust 2, 2010[1]
Recorded2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California
GenreChristian rock, symphonic rock, CCM
Length3:38
LabelLava
Ardent
Atlantic
Songwriter(s)John Cooper
Producer(s)Howard Benson
Skillet singles chronology
"Awake and Alive"
(2010)		 "Forgiven"
(2010)		 "Lucy"
(2011)

Meaning

Lead Singer John Cooper said this about the song. 'I am really excited about this song, which is probably the most overtly Christian song on the album. I think “Forgiven” is a very hopeful song, and even though it’s not the first time a song has been written on the subject, it strikes a balance between being very worship oriented and honest as well. This is a song about letting yourself or someone else down, but finding the power to not beat yourself up over it and to find closure with the person you hurt.' [4]

Charts
Chart Peak
position
Christian Rock Radio 1[5]
Christian CHR 1[6]
U.S. Billboard Hot Christian Songs 23[7]

Credits
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References
  1. http://www.allaccess.com/christian/future-releases
  2. https://twitter.com/ccmsingles
  3. http://www.allaccess.com/christian/future-releases
  4. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/track.asp?track_id=12732
  5. http://bdsradio.com/pdweb/pdweb.dll/login?GUID={C588203B-D012-4162-B6D2-EA5CA21E0503}
  6. http://bdsradio.com/pdweb/pdweb.dll/login
  7. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/skillet/166990
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