Repentance Definition & Meaning

repentance
noun
  1. remorse for your past conduct

"Repentance" in song lyrics

See how repentance is used in real songs:

  • "like a death sentance relentless, drain with no repentance"
    Bloodline f/ Eternal (Planet X), J-Nyce (Psych Ward) — Salems Lot
  • "And for Allah, I seak repentance"
    Cilvaringz f/ Roger Peterson — Deaf, Dumb & Blind
  • "miraculous event our final call is repentance"
    The Cross Movement — House of Representatives

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