Whats the origin of Don Henleys song about “forgiveness”?
Dear Straight Dope: Some of the phraseology in songs written by the Eagles has hints of biblical truths and phrases. The song about “forgiveness” by Don Henley comes close to Scripture when he states, “the flesh will get weak and the ashes will scatter.” That is a combination of the New Testament and Isaiah, if one looks closely. Maybe a stretch to some, but to me, Mr. Henley isn’t so far off course. So, answer me this. Whence comes the song “Forgiveness”? Which recording? I love it. A code to live by, and a reminder of some very talented gentlemen. — Peggie Let’s get right to the heart of the matter, Peggie. The song isn’t called “Forgiveness.” It’s called “The Heart of the Matter.” It’s the last cut on the multi-platinum The End of the Innocence, released June 20, 1989 on Geffen Records. It was written by Mike Campbell, Don Henley and J.D. Souther (very talented gentlemen, as you said) and tells the story of a man who has just discovered his former love has found someone new and that
