My tears aren't drying out
And all my pain remains
My heart is still crying out
As the hurt you caused it retains

You hurt me, you hurt me so much
And yet I'm still longing for your touch
I wish you never said what you said to me
I wish you never did what it is that you've done

But even though I'm hurting
And although you'll never know
I choose to forgive you
I choose to let it go

It's hard to say I'll be okay
It's harder to let go
But it's not for you, this is for me
I want to learn how to be free

You'll never say you're sorry
Because you meant it all
And I know it'll take time
But I'll try and lose it all

I'll let go of all the hurt
I'll feel the pain but not stay in it
I'll let it naturally run its course
And when it's time, I'll release it

Of course I'm not saying that I want to start over
Just because I let go doesn't mean come back
I'll learn my lesson and avoid the pain
I'll pick myself up and start walking again

Forgiveness isn't easy
But I know it's surely kind
Some people don't deserve it
But it's not for them; it's for my peace of mind