Forgiven is the fourth single from Christian rock band Skillet's 2009 album Awake, and is the ninth track on the album. The single was released to Christian CHR/Rock radio on August 2, 2010. The song received critical acclaim and was a moderate success.[2][3] Although it reached number one on both Christian rock radio and CHR, Skillet has never performed it live.
"Forgiven" | ||||
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Single by Skillet | ||||
from the album Awake | ||||
Released | August 2, 2010[1] | |||
Recorded | 2009 at Bay7 Studios, Los Angeles, California | |||
Genre | Christian rock, symphonic rock, CCM | |||
Length | 3:38 | |||
Label | Lava Ardent Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | John Cooper | |||
Producer(s) | Howard Benson | |||
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Lead Singer John Cooper said this about the song. 'I am really excited about this song, which is probably the most overtly Christian song on the album. I think “Forgiven” is a very hopeful song, and even though it's not the first time a song has been written on the subject, it strikes a balance between being very worship oriented and honest as well. This is a song about letting yourself or someone else down, but finding the power to not beat yourself up over it and to find closure with the person you hurt.'[4]
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Christian Songs (Billboard)[5] | 23 |
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