What I need is a good defense 'Cause I'm feeling like a criminal And I need to be redeemed To the one I've sinned against Because he's all I ever knew of love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a need for redemption from a specific person who represents their only understanding of love.
- In plain terms
- I need forgiveness from the person who taught me what love is.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek forgiveness from those who shaped your capacity to love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does redemption mean to you?
- Who defines your understanding of love?
Another view
Redemption may not be possible if the other person is unavailable.
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