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| genre = [[Christian rock]], [[symphonic rock]], [[Contemporary Christian music|CCM]] |
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| writer = John Cooper |
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'''Forgiven''' is the fourth single from [[Christian rock]] band [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]]'s 2009 album ''[[Awake (Skillet 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.<ref> |
'''Forgiven''' is the fourth single from [[Christian rock]] band [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]]'s 2009 album ''[[Awake (Skillet 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.<ref>{{Cite Twitter profile|ccmsingles}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/christian/future-releases|title = Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists |}}</ref> Although it reached number one on both Christian rock radio and CHR, Skillet has never performed it live. |
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==Meaning== |
==Meaning== |
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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 |
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.'<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/track.asp?track_id=12732| title = Jesusfreakhideout.com: Skillet Awake (Deluxe Edition) Forgiven lyrics}}</ref> |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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Latest revision as of 19:18, 21 April 2024
| "Forgiven" | ||||
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| Single by Skillet | ||||
| from the album Awake | ||||
| Released | August 2, 2010[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Christian rock, symphonic rock, CCM, post-grunge | |||
| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Label | Lava Ardent Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Cooper | |||
| Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
| Skillet singles chronology | ||||
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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.
Meaning
[edit]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
[edit]| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
Credits
[edit]- John Cooper - lead vocals, bass guitar
- Korey Cooper - rhythm guitar, keyboards
- Ben Kasica - lead guitar
- Jen Ledger - drums
- Tate Olsen – cello
- Jonathan Chu – violin
References
[edit]- ^ "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists |".
- ^ "@ccmsingles" on Twitter
- ^ "Future Releases for Christian Radio Stations | Free New Songs from Music Artists |".
- ^ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Skillet Awake (Deluxe Edition) Forgiven lyrics".
- ^ "Skillet Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
External links
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