I've pondered this and thought maybe it was a love song, but it didn't quite make sense. Now I think it might be about someone who gave their child up for adoption. It would make sense in the time frame they are referring to and an old note with a picture of the mother and child, or something along those lines. I would think the mom was too young to have the child, or ashamed, or whatever the situation. And now she is saying how there is no excuse for what she did, and maybe that note has her reasoning and apology. And that's why this person would be "praying for redemption" because she feels bad for abandoning her child. Also, waiting 20 years for a reply and possibly 20 more if the child never wants to have a relationship with her. However, I could be wrong. I love the mystery behind the song, I think it adds so much to it and it's definitely beautiful.
I've pondered this and thought maybe it was a love song, but it didn't quite make sense. Now I think it might be about someone who gave their child up for adoption. It would make sense in the time frame they are referring to and an old note with a picture of the mother and child, or something along those lines. I would think the mom was too young to have the child, or ashamed, or whatever the situation. And now she is saying how there is no excuse for what she did, and maybe that note has her reasoning and apology. And that's why this person would be "praying for redemption" because she feels bad for abandoning her child. Also, waiting 20 years for a reply and possibly 20 more if the child never wants to have a relationship with her. However, I could be wrong. I love the mystery behind the song, I think it adds so much to it and it's definitely beautiful.