I Forgive You

Kelly Clarkson

About I Forgive You

"I Forgive You" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, included on her fifth studio album Stronger (2011). It was produced and co-written by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Andre Lindal, with extra writing and background vocals from Lauren Christy. Musically, "I Forgive You" is a pop rock and power pop song. The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Due to digital sales after the album's release, the song charted at number 1 in South Korea, becoming Clarkson's second number one song after "Mr. Know It All". 


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2011
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I forgive you, I forgive me
Now when do I start to feel again
I forgive you, I forgive me
Now when do I start to feel again

'Cause the lights are on
But I'm never home
But I'll be back with a brand new attitude
'Cause I forgive you

I forgive you
We were just a couple of kids
Trying to figure out how to live
Doing it our way
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you
I forgive you
We were busy living the dream
Never noticed the glass ceiling falling on us
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you

I forgive you, I forgive me
Now do I start to feel again
If I hate you, what does that do
So I breathe in and I count to 10

'Cause the lights are on
And I'm coming home
Yes I am back
With a new heart in my hand
'Cause I forgive you

I forgive you
We were just a couple of kids
Trying to figure out how to live
Doing it our way
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you
I forgive you
We were busy living the dream
Never noticed the glass ceiling falling on us
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you

I forgive you
For every time that I cried
Over some stupid thing you did to hurt me
That's alright, yeah I forgive you

I forgive you
We were just a couple of kids
Trying to figure out how to live
Doing it our way
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you

I forgive you
We were just a couple of kids
Trying to figure out how to live
Doing it our way
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you
I forgive you
We were busy living the dream
Never noticed the glass ceiling falling on us
No shame, no blame
'Cause the damage is done
And I forgive you

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas, Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and later becoming the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003. more »

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Written by: LAUREN CHRISTY, RODNEY JERKINS, ANDRE LINDAL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album & Release Date
"I Forgive You" is a song from Kelly Clarkson's fifth studio album, "Stronger", which was released on October 21, 2011.
Songwriters
The song was written by Rodney Jerkins, Andre Lindal, and Lauren Christy.
Genre Classification
The song belongs to the pop genre with a mix of pop-rock and soul.
Themes
The song speaks about forgiveness and moving on from past hurts. It emphasizes the idea of choosing peace over holding onto grudges.
Production & Composition
The producer of the song is Rodney Jerkins, also known as Darkchild. It has a fast tempo, and features drum, guitar, and piano instrumentation.
Reception
Although the song was not released as a single, it received positive reviews from critics who praised Kelly's powerful vocal delivery and the song's relatability.
Awards & Achievements for the Album
The "Stronger" album itself won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 55th annual ceremony.
Personal Significance
In various interviews, Kelly Clarkson has mentioned that "I Forgive You" is a personal song to her which allowed her to express deeply felt emotions.
Notable Performances
Though not released as a single, Clarkson has performed "I Forgive You" in several of her concert tours including the "Stronger Tour" and "Kelly Clarkson: Invincible".
Music Video
Although there is no official music video for "I Forgive You", fan-made lyric videos of the song are available on popular video-streaming platforms, like YouTube.

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