Iris DeMent - God May Forgive You

"God May Forgive You, But I Won't" by Iris DeMent (with lyrics)

[@tikigodsrule2317]

I love Iris DeMent. Unique voice and a redhead fireball that's not cutting anyone slack. "Let the mystery be," "Wasteland of the free" are a few more songs she calls em out.

[@michaelbyrnee9584]

This song is what makes Dear Iris so very special...

[@WildGorillaMan]

I saw Iris Dement perform live at a festival, not knowing anything about her as she got on stage She brought down the house, and this song became an immediate favorite of mine I RAN to the merch tent after her set to buy her CD

[@romanbrough]

I knew she was a great singer, but this is amazing, The hatred and detestation are so obvious. This is one of a kind. Superb

[@josephderrough9256]

Best version of the song ever.

[@Conservat1veH1pp1e]

To all these folks saying you should not judge and you have to have all the facts and its right to forgive no matter what. Ppffftt on that. I am not religious but highly spiritual. However all I have to say to you folks apparently you were never married for 12 years, completely faithful, an cheated for the last 3 years of marriage. That in my book will never be forgiven by me. If I answer for that on judgement day that's on my head. Why the hell do you care. That's between me and my God thank ya

[@KaukTim]

That pretty much lays it all on the table. Not much else to say. One of the most wide open, honest tunes I've ever heard. Really great!

[@dinnerbucket9]

Lord, nothing is funnier than a humorless Christian.....especially for those of us who live here on earth.

[@crowdog56]

Oh Lord what a truthful song! Iris is just wonderful singing this!

[@molloyx]

This is great, 'classic' country song precisely because it comes directly from experience. Period.

[@adamqmarcinko3880]

I just love this lady, and those dimples - wow!

[@WildeNotesMusic]

Verse 2: The kids had to cry for you, I had to try to do Things that a dad should do since you were gone. You really let us down, You may be heaven-bound But you made one hell of a mess here at home. (Cho.)

[@robinofm]

Some of the cruelest and most unforgiving people I have ever met claimed to be Christians. But just because someone claims to be Christian, that in of itself does not make them a Christian. I do love the truth in this song!

[@terrencebunce1964]

Little did I know some folks strangers perfect or otherwise were singing a lullaby for patients during the covid illness, the intent of these folks was questionable at best. 3 years later well....... sorry to disappoint.

[@lewisc215]

duh

[@janeybee7793]

Amen!! Brought up in the born again Christian faith......this song says it all...there was so much judgment and illicit affairs.....

[@85points85]

Hell hath no fury as a women scorned, or something like that. Anyone who has ever been betrayed, I think we just found our song. No time to cry is also one of my favorite I.D. songs.

[@JHINTON69]

Great song!! True human emotion and the pain of dealing with everyday life. One artist with one instrument keeping you enthralled. Thats a great artist. My sweetheart& I have been married for 35 yrs. now. We have 5 kids. I firmly believe that angels record every tear a woman sheds. I wish I could say that I never made her cry. Neither of us has ever had the desire to cheat. I just do not understand why some do.

[@astounded85]

the emotion in this song gives me goosebumps! its so raw...

[@JohnCBrown-ct4bw]

Love you Iris. You are a truth teller.

[@jenniferfar]

Go Iris!

[@throbespana]

Iris has the voice of an Angel, and if God forgives me, I hope I´ll be hearing such voices When My Morning Comes Around..

[@dp.2766]

I heard her sing this on one of the Saturday night Hillbilly shows when I was young. I never heard it again until now. I know what she meant now from experience.

[@debsblayney8311]

This is one of the greatest breakup songs!

[@ianstrover5050]

Lets keep Iris' music alive. Love her.

[@MB-eh3js]

People always forget, that "forgiveness" shouldn't mean "letting dishonest, selfish, or untrustworthy people back into your life, or allowing them access to your children." Good for you, Iris.

[@kevvy1908]

It was with a mixture of shock and incredulity that I listened to Iris Dement singing the lyrics to this song, but it just goes to prove that a true artiste can express the full gamut of emotions from A to Z. I'm not the better of it yet!

[@PaulR986]

The words of a realist. People "discover" themselves - the rest of us just get on with it.

[@mugwump59]

Iris DeMent rocks!!

[@missbeatricehaven8204]

I just love this song. Nobody can sing it better than Iris. I’d give anything to go to one of het concerts while I’m on this side of the grass.

[@catndryer]

What you're hearing that seems so unique....is the "Arkansas" sound. It ain't Kentucky or Alabama or West Virginia or Tennessee.........Iris is pure Arkansas Hillbilly......and they are all sweet loving simple folks....that sound alot like Iris sings.

[@evegpt]

Beautiful singer but it gives me a chill as a Christian to hear the words,,,I won't forgive...still I love her voice..

[@MsShala49]

Maybe you haven't faced the ultimate in betrayal and cruelty. I hope you haven't. Those of us who have might relate.

[@YeetusDeletus239]

Lolololo. 😂 I had no idea this was a song and it’s a damn good one. I don’t typically listen to this genre of music.

[@christopheranthonywodkins1515]

I Love This... And I am Sorry That You Got Your Heart Hurt... I Lost My Wife on 9-7-2007. It HURTS. Thank You... Christopher... "WARRIOR for CHRIST "

[@charleshenry1100]

That`s the best i ever heard. Thank you Iris De Ment for singing and MZ0007 for posting it.

[@chrisschumacher2782]

what a great simple song

[@jeffery6560]

Iris- First of all I enjoy your singing. As I learn to play & sing this song, I found it funny & enjoyable. As a Godly man I had to be totally honest with myself. The truth is I couldn't forgiven, thru God I could. This song I was able to find peace & forgiveness to my Ex-wife. (Yes in today world women can hurt the man also). As a man its difficult forgive & more so to forget. God requires us to forgive,.but we not require to reconcile & put our self in arm length to get hurt again. Thanks

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

Mothers - especially single mothers - are heroic in their efforts to raise our nation’s children, but men must also take responsibility for their children and recognize the impact they have on their families’ well-being. Evan Bayh . . . . The Truth is the truth, Will

[@lordwallace70]

Your the best Iris.

[@ardalla535]

Absolutely love it. Reminds me of Hazel and Alice

[@jackiejohnson8612]

This song reminds me of the life I have lived...sums me up very well.

[@visionsofed9459]

I love Iris Dement

[@IAMtheNewWorldOrder]

I hear this song almost like my future ex wife is singing it to me. So I am gonna honor my unfound wife and take care of my unborn children like my dad did for my mom and me & my sisters. Nothing is more heroic & important in life than that. Nothing. Men & women should respect, honor, & love each other.

[@Sthomasist]

Beautiful voice.

[@raulgonzalez1431]

Well Harlan Howard and Bobby Braddock wrote this song Rosie Flores did a nice version in 1996. I think it may have first been recorded in '93 though by Norma Jean.

[@stephenflores6389]

Rosie recorded it in ‘87 on her debut. She took it after multiple females at the time passed. Glad she took it !!!!

[@checkyoursix5623]

Too bad this isn't on one of her albums. It's outstanding !!

[@chrisschumacher2782]

its on a a three song cd called our town

[@johnab7]

Love it!

[@gsheridanca]

AMEN!

[@Murray3039]

jesse matty, God May Forgive You is one of the tracks on the Our Town CD single release. (Warner Bros.) Not on any albums as far as I know.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“If only you would realize some day, how much have you hurt me, If only your heart ever, craves for me or my presence… If only you feel that love again someday for me, If only you are affected someday by my absence… Only you can end all my suffering and this unbearable pain, If only you would know what you could never procure… If only you go through the memories of past once again, Since the day you left my heart has bled, no one has its cure… If only you would bring that love, those showers and that rain… If only you would come back and see what damage you create, I’ve been waiting for your return since forever more… If only you would see the woman that you have made, You said we cannot sail through, how were you so sure? If only you can feel the old things that can never fade, You may have moved on, but a piece of my heart is still with you… I know how I’ve come so far alone; I know how I’m able to wade, People say that I’m insane and you won’t ever come back again… Maybe you would have never made your separate way, Maybe you would have stayed with me and proved everyone wrong… If only you would know the pain of dying every day, If only you would feel the burden of smiling and being strong…” Mehek Bassi, Chained: Can you escape fate? . . Will

[@almaburns6562]

The woman in Iris's song ain't waitin' for nobody to return!

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

@@almaburns6562 Bless You! As my Sainted Grandmother would say: "Since my cow died, I DON'T NEED HIS BULL ANYMORE! 🤔 Please Be Well, and Stay Strong! Will

[@funfinder27]

I love the Rose Flores version at bit more! But Iris can bring anything to New Zealand!

[@almaburns6562]

Rose has a pretty voice but you can't beat the spittin' venom & awesome contempt that Iris brings to this song!

[@lbrod]

This reminds me of the Lyle Lovett song "God Will", and that's a good thing.

[@WildeNotesMusic]

Lyrics: You say that you're born again, Cleansed of your former sins, You want me to say I'll forgive and forget. But you've done too much to me, Don't you be touchin' met. Go back and touch all those women you met. Cho: God May Forgive You but I won't, Yes, Jesus loves you but I don't. They don't have to live with you, neither do I. You say that you're born again, well, so am I. God May Forgive You but I won't, I won't even try (continued)

[@checkyoursix5623]

I think I saw here doing this once live on Austin City Limits ...

[@eyencyst]

yep,it used to be on here somewhere,not on KZbin anymore,or at least i can't find it

[@Tony-dk9sx]

That live version was brilliant and Iris looked so beautiful ! Such a shame that it is no longer available on KZbin...

[@diamondrhyme]

There is no obligation under the scriptures to forgive an adulterous mate. 1 Cor 6:9,10.

[@Gallplum]

Gritty, tell it like it is, Iris. Love ya Babe

[@Tarotlynx]

What a great song about a man who cheated, and cheated, and cheated, and left his wife to raise the kids alone. Now he tries to use Christianity as a shield. It may be his "Get Out Of Hell Free" card, but she's smart enough not to buy it. Good for her.

[@ThisbeandPyramus]

It's a song about Republicans. The worst group of humans to ever have existed.

[@inyobill]

@@ThisbeandPyramus I try to keep politics out of my comments on |Iris' songs, but this seems particularly topical.

[@nightbot706]

@@ThisbeandPyramus I've seen some pretty "outta here" ideas and claims, but this takes the cake. You ma'am are a certified dumb ass

[@jackiejohnson8612]

@@ThisbeandPyramus it is people like you destroying our country...hell people can't even sing a song without a dumb ass having to bring in Politics which this song is nothing about not to smart are you snow flake.

[@austinthyme2296]

Awesome kiss-off to a sanctimonious ex. Well said, Iris!

[@dinnerbucket9]

This redfines my undersanding of a Red State Girl.

[@Tucko1]

Rosie Flores does a great version of this song too.

[@The262236491]

Ouuuuuuuch!

[@ClarenceOlsen1]

Col 3:12-17. "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye

[@MsShala49]

Adultery breaks the vows of marriage. Pretty sure the scriptures are not talking about a free pass once you betray your beloved.

[@humper9]

Newt Gingrich theme song from his wives...

[@waterdamnaged]

If you can't hear the humor in this song, you're obviously deaf.

[@strummyreidy]

The whole thing is that only humans can possibly forgive... Don't count on god to forgive since this harmful invention (god, not forgiveness) does not exist. Great Iris who got it !

[@EdJeanMarie]

I love this trk... can somone email it to me plzzz.... and there's anudda dat im lookin for.... it says.... "I gave u the best days of my life.... but .... wasnt good for u..." if anyone kno what im talkin about... plzz could u mail me... im lookin for it for my mom....

[@freelibrefrei1703]

Anybody ready to forgive those that won't forgive?

[@QuinTroy]

can't load this either & yuotube help no help!!

[@Murray3039]

ppmmcc, It was the B-side of the single 'Our Town' Written by Rosie Flores. Superb.

[@Tony-dk9sx]

It wasn't written by Rosie Flores. She just sang a cover version. It was written by Harlan Howard & Bobby Braddock.

[@marty1964fishingman]

Hey Folks Has anyone Been so mad at someone & Listen to songs like this Or am I that Nuts about being Mad at the Neighbor & X boss

[@jessematty1452]

Does anyone have any idea what album this is off of? I have all of her cds and this not on any of them?

[@cynthialongest8495]

it was release on the backside of a "single" cd. of Our Town

[@hellesterne]

To give a judgement, you have to have ALL the facts. Only God has those. The rapist and child-molester are sick and should be removed from society. But it is doubtful that, when they were children, they or their parents had such ambitions for them. If we don't stop the cycle of hatred it will continue. As Gandhi said, “An eye for an eye will make everyone blind."

[@rabokarabekian409]

When I realized my long-estranged Jewsus-luving mom was only interested in her own internal feelings, not me.....at all, ...in any way.

[@bugpuckey]

I wonder where this "God" was and what was he doing on the day 20 innocent children were being gunned down by a mad man?

[@Tarotlynx]

Giving the madman His order to go shoot those kids. Even a cursory reading the Bible can help you understand that.

[@MrsRichardDalloway]

There is no god. He is a comforting fairy tale that folks use to shield themselves from the void.

[@maxrawnsley1401]

You may be right but those who have Faith find enormous comfort and direction in our lives

[@joeymetz9791]

what if you're wrong?

[@garyharris1932]

Yes, it is very hard and almost impossible to forgive things that others have done to you. You can choose not to forgive and in turn your sins will not be forgiven.

[@dinnerbucket9]

Taken a certain way this is a dead on indictment of the Bush Administration. Boolyah.

[@Clarice007]

@artemisecstasy It's against the constitution, isn't it? I thought america was meant to be the land of the free?

[@oliveiragloria]

cruzes

[@Clarice007]

Why?

[@Clarice007]

@hellesterne Forced forgiveness, to my mind, is akin to the very types of authoritarianism you claim to object to. It really isn't for you to judge whether someone should forgive or not. And to come out with that nonsense in response to this song really does make me question your ethics. Are you saying people should forgive the Nazis? Or the racists? I think you need to get your story straight.

[@kevvy1908]

dinnerbucket9 and MZ0007, you both need to ease off on the religious references and get yourselves a sense of humour, if you can. Try to educate yourselves to recognise "tongue-in-cheek" comments when they are put before you, and stop bringing religion into everything. KZbin does not need it;)

[@hellesterne]

@avalsonline2 Never second-guess God. Who are you to say whom God should forgive? Indeed, who are you to say that some people are beyond forgiveness? I do not believe that. I am sorry you want nothing more to do with me, as I was hoping our correspondence might bring about an improvement in your spelling. (“common sence"?!)

[@noshyprincess]

wht kinda nastyness is dat..that's how someone sings ..really

[@Alleaaella]

worst music ever (by far)

[@jjj1951]

Been cheated on eh?

[@almaburns6562]

Or done the cheatin'?

[@debbiearcher6039]

Love it!