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Forgive And Forget
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Aug 22, 2026 updated
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Avalon's 'Forgive and Forget' is a contemporary Christian song about overcoming guilt and shame through the assurance of God's forgiveness. The lyrics personify the singer's darker side as a shadow that reminds them of past sins, but the song affirms that because God has forgiven them, they can live freely and focus on loving others. It emphasizes the importance of remembering and believing in God's mercy, which transforms how one lives. The song's message is rooted in the biblical promise of grace and the freedom found in Christ's sacrifice.
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Me and my shadow
He goes wherever I go
My darker side sometimes chases me home
He makes me feel guilty
For things I'm forgiven of
Says I'm unworthy
While you say I'm loved
Lest I forget it
You have said it I believe
If I forget
That you forgive
Will that affect
The way I live
What I regret
I won't believe
I won't forget
That you forgive me
He's my distraction
'Cause he knows my passion is you
His broken record plays 'round and 'round inside my head
He'd keep my own two eyes
Focused on pitiful me
But I'll turn my heart in love
Toward the world instead
Lest I forget it
I'm forgiven and I'm free
I am living in the promise of a merciful place
Where all my shame is gone
I am living in the freedom of forgiveness and grace
It's all I am counting on