Tega Hamlin - Forgiveness is For Giving

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Artist Information
First Name: 
Tega
Last Name: 
Hamlin
Entry Details
Title: 
Forgiveness is For Giving
Reflections Category: 
Music Composition
Reflections Division: 
High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Artist Statement: 

This song, I think, fits the theme perfectly. To have hope, you need to be able to forgive. This song tells the story of someone who wishes to be able to forgive someone for their wrongdoings. The song goes through how he knows he should forgive and how it will make him "stand in his victory." He battles with himself, and ultimately, when the key changes, he is in that winning moment that takes the weight off his heart. We all need to forgive to move forward; that's why I have hope. I would need a whole hour to explain all the instruments, story, lyrical choices, and chord progressions, but I will do my best to keep it short.