FAWM: "Father Forgive Me (I'm Turning)"

Father Forgive Me (I'm Turning)

2 weeks ago by @rvaross

Liner Notes

A gospel anthem that borrows HEAVILY from U2 (any dotted 8th note fans in the house?). I felt like leaning into building dynamics and scale for this one. To the skies... 'til I could hear and feel redemption. Always fun to swim around in pads and delays.

Lyrics

Eyes stay up and my feet on the ground Father forgive me, I’m turning it around Let my shame shatter on the ground Father forgive me, I’m turning it around Father forgive me, I’m turning

Let my heart break until justice falls like rain Let my tears flow ‘til the hungry can have their fill again Let the powers fall, may your riches rot You don’t speak for love anyway

Eyes stay up and my feet on the ground Father forgive me, I’m turning it around Let my shame shatter on the ground Father forgive me, I’m turning it around Father forgive me, I’m turning it around Father forgive me, I’m turning

Would you break my heart until I fall to pieces Would you break my heart until I fall to pieces

Eyes stay up and my feet on the ground Father forgive me, I’m turning it around Father forgive me, I’m turning

Comments

@finfeather 2w

'You don’t speak for love anyway' - this line is like the PERIOD on this verse. love it. thanks for the outro vox, i needed that

@ajkohlmusic 2w

I really heard that U2 vibe when the guitar comes in in the second section. Love the synth pad underneath at the start as well as the variety of sounds -- all infectious -- within this inspiring song.

@lsorese 2w

I have my arms outstretched towards heaven as I listen to this. Incredible work, best worship(?) music I've heard in a while.

@cemeteryrecleague 2w

I agree with Felix -- Ross is clearly the SuperStar of FAWM '26. Can't wait for the the WL album!

@gavelpro 2w

Ross just keeps dropping banger after banger!

@sheslin 2w

Oh I really like your production - the synth touches - the atmosphere you have created - wow! The backing vocals in the background - lovely. Super engaging melody. Nice use of repetition. OK you really know what you are doing here - what a wonderful build in your song - and playing with pads and delays I guess 😄 . Oh my an acapella ending. I enjoyed every moment in your song - what a great write and performance - production and mixing. Woo hoo!