Forgiveness (Matthew West song)
| "Forgiveness" | ||||
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| Single by Matthew West | ||||
| from the album Into the Light | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2012[1] | |||
| Genre | Adult contemporary, CCM, Alternative rock, pop rock | |||
| Length |
4:26 (album version) 4:00 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Sparrow | |||
| Writer(s) | Matthew West[2] | |||
| Matthew West singles chronology | ||||
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"Forgiveness" is a song written and performed by Contemporary Christian musician Matthew West. It was released as the first single from his 2012 album Into the Light on July 10, 2012.[1]
Background
The song was inspired by the true story of Renee Napier, who chose to forgive Eric Smallridge, a drunk driver who took the life of her 20-year-old daughter.[3] As West explained to CCM Magazine, "the story made me take a look at my own life and ask myself if I'd be able to do the impossible, just like she did."[4]
Weekly Charts
West on stage with Renee Napier
| Charts (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian AC Indicator (Billboard) | 1 |
| US Christian Adult Contemporary (Billboard) | 2 |
| US Christian CHR (Billboard) | 9 |
| US Christian Songs (Billboard) | 2 |
| US Soft AC/Inspirational (Billboard) | 3 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matthew West (July 10, 2012). "Forgiveness". Amazon.com. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ↑ SparrowRecords (July 13, 2012). "Matthew West - Forgiveness (Lyric Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ↑ West, Matthew (6 August 2012). "As Heard Highlights". p. 1. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ↑ West, Matthew (23 July 2012). "Matthew West- Forgiveness". CCM Magazine. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
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