On this episode of Good Vinyl Mornings, PL Sweets drops the needle on a truth we all struggle with but eventually must face: forgiveness isn’t something you give to people who hurt you — it’s something you give back to yourself. And nothing captures that tender balance of pain, hope, and release like Aretha Franklin’s powerful interpretation of “I Say a Little Prayer.”
Originally recorded by Dionne Warwick, the song takes on a deeper, almost spiritual meaning when Aretha sings it. Her version carries that unmistakable gospel-soaked grit — the kind that makes ordinary words rise up into healing. Every ad-lib, every breath, every run feels like a step toward freedom. It’s not just a love song… it’s a reminder of what it feels like to choose peace in a world that doesn’t always give it to you easily. PL Sweets explores how forgiveness has nothing to do with pretending something didn’t hurt, and everything to do with releasing the emotional weight that keeps you from rising. Just like Aretha transforms the song from quiet devotion to a bold declaration, we too have the power to transform our pain into liberation — but only if we’re willing to let go. This episode unfolds like a conversation between your heart and your healing: The resentment you’ve carried, the apology you never received, the closure you thought someone else had to provide… all of it gets re-examined through the lens of self-care, spiritual clarity, and emotional maturity.
Forgiveness doesn’t free the other person.
Forgiveness frees you. And today, PL Sweets invites you to start that process — one small breath at a time.
Forgiveness frees you. And today, PL Sweets invites you to start that process — one small breath at a time.
PL Sweets "Love Love Love" featuring Leroy Burgess & Dungeon Jones
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