Story Behind The Song
A somewhat playful treatment of a painful subject, hoping the message gets through.
Song Description
Getting hurt always brings up thoughts of revenge, but true healing comes after true forgiveness.
| Song Length |
2:58 |
Genre |
Folk - Rock, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Serene |
Subject |
Power, Healing |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
ON THE FAR SIDE OF FORGETTING
I know you say your old job
Seemed to have come from the nether realm,
Left you down and dirty,
Feeling overwhelmed.
I know you'd like to see your old boss
Trapped in his Mercedes,
Traveling down Time's turnpike
To the last exit at Hades.
You know you cannot fight the current
If you keep swimming in the past.
On the far side of forgetting,
You can find forgiveness at last.
I know you say your one true love
Has had a few more than you.
While she painted the town,
You stayed home sad and blue.
I know you'd like to see her
Up to her ankles in misery.
Standing on her head
In some dark and angry sea.
You know you cannot fight the current
If you keep swimming in the past.
On the far side of forgetting,
You can find forgiveness at last.
I know that your religion didn't do for you,
What no man-made religion could ever do.
It left you doubting yourself,
Even doubting God too.
I know you have some bridges and some
Crosses you'd like to burn,
But before you strike that match,
There's something you must learn.
You know you cannot fight the current
If you keep swimming in the past.
On the far side of forgetting,
You can find forgiveness at last.
You can find forgiveness at last.
Copyright © 2001 Lex Zaleta