I was chained by the weight of my pride Built up walls where my heart could hide But forgiveness ain't weak it's a strength divine A gift we were given through the hands of time I held grudges like stones in my hand But they only sunk me deeper in the sinking sand It's a climb to release but it's worth the view When you rise above pain you see life brand new It ain't easy when the scars still burn But the lessons in the struggle that's where we learn When you let it go it's not for them it's for you The chains fall off and you break through Forgive like the Father let it all go Plant seeds of peace let the love grow The power in grace it can heal the soul Forgive like the Father let it make you whole Forgive them they don't know the cost Lost in the shadows of bridges they've crossed Hearts so heavy they can't let go Forgive them for they don't know They talk loud but their hearts ain't whole Throwing stones at my fragile soul Blind to the hurt they sow in the air But I see through because I've been there They judge quick but they can't see clear Drowning in the echoes of their own fear Words cut deep like a sword unseen But love's the armor that keeps me clean Rise above let the hate fall away They don't know the battles we fight everyday Let the silence speak louder than the fight Forgiveness shines brighter like the moon at night They don't see the scars we hide Blinded by their pain they can't confide But I won't let their darkness be my guide I'll walk in love and swallow my pride Forgive them they don't know the cost Lost in the shadows of bridges they've crossed Hearts so heavy they can't let go Forgive them for they don't know They threw stones but missed my name Still I rise above the blame They speak in tongues they don't understand I hold no grudges in my hand They lash out with words of fire But hate burns out it won't inspire I build my bridge with broken bricks Step by step no need for tricks The weight of anger crushes slow But love can spark where shadows grow The truth is loud though whispers fade In the end it's love I trade Forgive for they don't know Let it slide and let it go Heavy hearts can't always show The pain they hide the seeds they sow Forgive them they don't know the cost Lost in the shadows of bridges they've crossed Hearts so heavy they can't let go Forgive them for they don't know